Graphic & Packaging Designer

Thuma is seeking a Graphic & Packaging Designer to support the Product Team. In this role, you will be responsible for graphic and packaging design across all product development, including both structural packaging and brand communication, developing thoughtful assembly instructions, and elevating product storytelling. We are looking for someone who is creative, self motivated, able to work within tight deadlines, and a great technical problem solver.

Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. This role is based in San Francisco and requires 3 days in office weekly.

In recognition of the personal and professional benefits that team members gain from time spent together in person, we organize a range of events throughout each year designed to bring our entire team together!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design world-class product packaging and assembly instructions that effectively communicate product features, incorporate technical information, and enhance user experience.
• Create technical drawings, logo tags and care instructions for textile, decor, and lifestyle products
• Ensure all designs meet manufacturing, regulatory, and sustainability standards
• Present creative concepts and final deliverables to cross functional team stakeholders
• Revise designs based on feedback/direction
• Comfortably use and build upon design guidelines
• See projects through the whole creative process from concept to production
• Effectively manage timelines across concurrent projects while creating high-quality work
• Partner with Design Operations to assess and refine design workflows/processes that enhance collaboration and efficiency across the Product Team.
• Understand, speak and help build brand philosophy and design language across all product touch points
• Monitor industry trends and competitor packaging strategies to inform and develop innovative design solutions
  
  
  

This Might Describe You:

• Degree in Design or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional design experience, including physical packaging experience design and physical product design.
• Proficient in Rhino or other industry standard 3D programs
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools. Experience in Figma is a plus
• Creative, detail-oriented, adaptive, and an excellent visual communicator.
• Strong understanding of structural packaging, print design, typography, layout, and branding principles.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and are able to work with creative and non-creative partners and stakeholders
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy—you proactively look for ways to add value that the broader team can feel
• You’re a team player and come to each new project with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
  
  
  

Why Join Us

Equity/401k: Participation in employee stock option plan and our 401k program where we will match up to 6% of your contributions

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions

Extras: 12 weeks of paid parental leave and company sponsored membership at One Medical

Dream Setup: MacBook Air, Airpod Pros, Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard

Flex Time: Run errands as needed, just get your stuff done

Flexible PTO: We believe healthy, happy, relaxed people do better work

Hybrid: Flexibility to work between your home and our office with everything you need to be successful in both

Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount of 40% off all Thuma products

Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to recognize that you will use your cell phone for work related things

Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for your commute to our office

Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit when you start, worth up to $2,000

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.

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.