Jr. Art Director

Thuma•San Francisco, CA

2d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Jr. Art Director to support Thumaâs Brand Creative team across concept development, production, and post-shoot execution for brand and campaign content. You will be involved in shaping creative ideas, coordinating shoots, and refining assets across stills, video, and digital touchpoints. This role is ideal for someone who has strong visual instincts, loves being close to the work, and wants to bring brand campaigns together end to end. This is a highly collaborative, fast-moving role for someone excited to grow within a creative brand studio environment. Thumaâs Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. The role involves three days in the office each week and occasional additional days as needed. 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!

Requirements

1-3 years on-set experience, effectively directing talent and crew during shoots.
A portfolio showing strong visual taste across design, photography, video, or art direction fundamentals
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and familiarity with Figma.
A working knowledge of production and post-production for stills and video
Strong typography, layout, and composition skills
An interest in the full pre-through-post production process
Awareness of current fashion, design, and culture, with an appreciation for archival references
Strong written communication and cross functional collaboration skills
The ability to take feedback thoughtfully and collaborate closely with a creative team
Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
An eagerness to explore and leverage AI in creative work
A curious, self-directed mindset with a genuine desire to learn and grow creatively

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bynder or DAM systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Art Director on concepting and idea development for campaigns and ongoing content
Support brand standards by helping maintain and evolve visual consistency across channels
Support art direction on set as needed, helping ensure creative intent translates through execution
Create and own compelling visual content that elevates brand storytelling across campaigns and touchpoints
Work closely with production partners to help keep shoots organized, efficient, and on schedule
Assist with asset organization and management within the DAM system
Create decks for campaign launches, internal reviews, creative concepts, and presentations
Support content creation for brand moments
Building mood, styling, and reference decks
Assisting with shot lists and creative outlines
Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure all marketing needs are captured
Mark up images and provide direction for retouching
Review proofs and conduct quality control to ensure all assets meet brand standards

Benefits

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: Apple Laptop, 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