Director of Interior Design

Thuma

$175K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years of experience in residential interior design, hospitality, luxury retail, or a design-led consumer brand.
  • Exceptional taste and deep understanding of furniture, lighting, textiles, and materials.
  • Experience leading high-profile residential or commercial design projects.
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly organized, balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with desire to build a new function from scratch.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice.
  • Define design principles to enhance customer touchpoints.
  • Serve as the interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization.
  • Lead interior design direction for major Retail, Trade, and B2B projects.
  • Partner with stores to deliver exceptional design solutions for complex customer projects.
  • Develop design training and best practices for retail teams.
  • Collaborate on marketing and brand content to ensure cohesive design representation.

Benefits

  • 401(k) participation with company matching up to 6%.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 100% paid parental leave and wellness memberships.
  • Participation in employee stock option plan.
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid work model.
  • 13 company holidays for rest and personal time.
  • 40% off most Thuma products for employees.
  • $100 monthly stipend for work-related phone use.
  • $150 monthly commute reimbursement for office travel.
  • Complimentary product credit valued at up to $3,000 upon joining.
Full Job Description
The Director of Interior Design will establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice, serving as the company's interior design expert across Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand, Creative, and B2B. This leader will help shape how customers experience our brand-from designing our most important customer projects to influencing photography, catalogs, web imagery, retail training, and new store openings.

Because this is a foundational role, no two weeks will look the same. Priorities will shift based on the needs of the business, requiring the Director of Interior Design to balance strategic leadership with hands-on design execution wherever they can have the greatest impact.

This role is ideal for an experienced interior designer who is excited to help build Thuma's interior design capability from the ground up. The ideal candidate combines exceptional taste with a bias for execution, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is energized by bringing thoughtful design to life in ways that are both inspiring and commercially successful.

You Will

Design Vision & Leadership
  • Establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice.
  • Define the design principles that help create Oasis across every customer touchpoint.
  • Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization.
  • Build and evolve the foundation of interior design at Thuma, creating standards, principles, and best practices that scale with the business.

Signature Projects
  • Lead the interior design direction for Thuma's most significant Retail, Trade, Contract, and B2B projects.
  • Partner with stores to support complex customer projects and deliver exceptional design solutions.
  • Personally lead high-impact design engagements that showcase Thuma's design philosophy and create Oasis for our customers.

Store Design & Training
  • Partner with Store Operations to develop interior design training, tools, and best practices.
  • Help retail teams confidently guide customers in creating thoughtful, cohesive homes.
  • Support new store openings and key initiatives with interior design expertise.

Brand & Creative
  • Partner with Brand and Creative to shape the interior design direction of catalogs, photography, web imagery, marketing campaigns, and other brand content.
  • Collaborate on photoshoots and creative productions to create inspiring, authentic interiors that express Thuma's design philosophy.

Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner across Merchandising, Product Development, Retail, and Brand to bring an interior designer's perspective to key business initiatives.
  • Influence product presentation, storytelling, and customer experiences through the lens of exceptional interior design.
  • Help build a world-class interior design capability that supports Thuma's long-term growth.


This Might Describe You

  • 8-10+ years of experience in residential interior design, hospitality, luxury retail, or a design-led consumer brand.
  • Exceptional taste and a deep understanding of furniture, lighting, textiles, art, materials, styling, and home design.
  • Experience leading high-profile residential or commercial design projects.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly organized and comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the desire to build a new function from the ground up.
  • Exceptional taste and attention to detail.
  • Customer-first mindset.
  • Collaborative and low ego.
  • Comfortable moving between strategy and execution.
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.
  • Leads through influence, creativity, and strong cross-functional partnerships.


What Success Looks Like

  • Interior design becomes a core capability and competitive advantage for Thuma.
  • Retail teams confidently help customers create beautiful, cohesive homes.
  • High-profile customer projects consistently exceed expectations.
  • Brand photography, catalogs, web imagery, and marketing consistently reflect an elevated, inspiring point of view.
  • The principles of creating Oasis become embedded throughout the organization through exceptional interior design.


Why Join Us

  • 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.
  • Benefits*: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
  • Equity: Participation in employee stock option plan.
  • Flexible by Design: We operate with a high-performance mindset, paired with thoughtful flexibility-flexible hours, flexible PTO, and a hybrid approach that supports both focus and balance.
  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy 13 company holidays each year to rest, reset, and celebrate what matters most.
  • Employee Discount**: 40% off almost all Thuma products.
  • Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to support work-related phone use.
  • Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.
  • Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000.


** Some exclusions may apply

* Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.

$175,000 - $200,000 a year

Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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