Full-Time

Retail Associate

Posted on 8/20/2026

Thuma

Thuma

51-200 employees

Designs elevated, minimalist furniture for living

Compensation Overview

$20 - $24/hr

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
NetSuite
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and occasional holidays
  • Ability to work in-person at the Thuma store in San Francisco
  • 1-2 years of experience in Retail
  • A proven record in delivering excellent customer service within a similar retail environment
  • Keen attention to detail
  • A proactive and motivated individual with the ability to take initiative
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Shopify, NetSuite and Gladly is a plus
  • Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods
  • Capacity to lift and move medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., using proper equipment and safety techniques
Responsibilities
  • Provide exceptional customer experience, ensuring every guest receives warm, personalized service.
  • Maintain the store’s visual identity within brand guidelines through merchandising and stock replenishment
  • Showcase excellent product and brand knowledge
  • Work collaboratively to achieve daily goals and contribute to the overall success of the store.
  • Operate all systems seamlessly, including POS, inventory management, and clienteling platforms.
  • Serve as a Thuma Brand Ambassador
  • Build and nurture client relationships
  • Support the ecommerce customer experience team by responding to customer service emails when needed.
  • Step into the cafe when needed, taking orders and serving customers with precision and care.
  • Support Management on back-of-house operations
  • Maintain store appearance and cleanliness on a daily basis
  • Other activities and functions to facilitate store success as necessary.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Shopify, NetSuite and Gladly is a plus (already listed in requirements but kept as desirable to reflect preference)

Thuma designs and sells home furniture with clean, simple lines intended to support thoughtful living. Its products are ready-to-use pieces (such as beds, nightstands, and other plan-friendly furniture) that customers assemble with included hardware. The company differentiates itself by focusing on elevated, well-made materials and timeless design that fits everyday living, rather than trend-driven pieces. Thuma’s goal is to help people create comfortable, durable, and well-arranged living spaces through carefully crafted furniture.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • West Hollywood opened in 2026, proving physical retail execution beyond direct-to-consumer sales.
  • Georgetown at 3229 M Street targets affluent shoppers and expands East Coast reach.
  • Hybrid mattress and Sleep Week discounts in 2026 broaden basket size and repeat traffic.

What critics are saying

  • No cited funding rounds and limited investor depth constrain expansion and inventory shocks.
  • Georgetown store still faces municipal review, delaying Washington launch and capital payback.
  • If mattresses underperform, Thuma becomes a commodity furniture brand with fragile pricing power.

What makes Thuma unique

  • Thuma pairs minimalist platform beds with proprietary joinery-inspired design and premium materials.
  • West Hollywood flagship opened in 2026, reinforcing luxury-brand control over customer experience.
  • Buchanan Studio collaboration adds fashion-forward styling without abandoning Thuma's restrained aesthetic.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Phone/Internet Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company News

Retail Dive
Jul 1st, 2026
Lands' End picks tech-focused CEO following WHP Global investment.

Lands' End picks tech-focused CEO following WHP Global investment. Charlie Cole, who most recently was interim chief digital officer at DTC bedding company Thuma, takes the post later this month. Published July 1, 2026 Lands' End appointed Charlie Cole, whose executive experience has been dominated by technology-focused roles, as CEO. He takes the post July 13, the apparel brand said Tuesday. Cole's most recent stint was six months as interim chief digital officer at direct-to-consumer bedding brand Thuma. He replaces Andrew McLean, who has been Lands' End CEO for three years. The move comes less than six months after brand management firm WHP Global took a controlling stake in the struggling apparel brand for $300 million. Lands' End needs "the right leader for every stage of its evolution," and Cole's record of "transforming iconic consumer brands by combining disciplined operating execution with technology-enabled innovation" will help the retailer with its turnaround, Lands' End board chair Josephine Linden said in a statement. The brand, which for years has labored to stem declines, had been exploring strategic options in the months before WHP Global's investment earlier this year, though Linden on Tuesday said that McLean made progress in the turnaround during his tenure. In its most recent quarter, net revenue tumbled more than 8%, approaching $240 million, though the company said that, taking away disruption from a new warehouse management system, net revenue would have risen by low single-digits. That disruption also hurt gross margin, which contracted by about 410 basis points to 46.7%, as did a new royalty structure set up by its joint venture with WHP Global and ongoing tariff headwinds, the company said in an earnings release last month. Lands' End has handed over its intellectual property and related assets, including its licensing business to WHP Global. Thanks to WHP Global's infusion, the company swung into the black in Q1, reaching net income of over $330 million, from last year's $8.3 million net loss.

The Georgetown Dish
Jun 10th, 2026
Thuma opening in Georgetown.

Thuma opening in Georgetown. Elevated design for thoughtful living. San Francisco-based minimalist furniture retailer Thuma is opening its first DC flagship store in Georgetown at 3229 M St. NW in the former FedEx location at Bank Alley and M Street. The store is actively undergoing the municipal design and commission review process. The company's platform beds, sectionals, and mattresses are available directly through the Thuma website.

CNET
May 7th, 2024
Thuma Hybrid Review: A Luxurious Hybrid to Match a Premium Bed Frame

Recently, Thuma added a luxurious hybrid mattress to its product line.

Business Wire
Nov 27th, 2022
Cyber Monday Bed Frame Deals (2022): Top Queen, King, Double, Twin Single Bed Frame Deals More Identified By Retail Fuse

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Find the top bed frame deals for Cyber Monday 2022, including adjustable bed base and bunk & platform bed savings and more. Check out the full range of deals by clicking the links listed below. Best Bed Frame Deals:

Business Wire
Nov 9th, 2022
Bed Frame Black Friday Deals 2022: Best Early California King, King, Queen, Twin-Size Bed Frames More Sales Reviewed By Consumer Articles

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Find all the best early bed frame deals for Black Friday 2022, together with bed base & platform bed frame savings. Find the latest deals listed below. Best Bed Frame Deals: