Director Store Design Jobs in San Ramon, CA (NOW HIRING)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Who We Are

Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn. 

Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.