Full-Time

Visual Merchandising Manager/Director

Posted on 10/31/2025

Thuma

Thuma

51-200 employees

Designs elevated, minimalist furniture for living

Compensation Overview

$125k - $170k/yr

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid

Three days in the office per week; occasional additional days as needed.

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Requirements
  • A keen eye for design and a strong understanding of retail operations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
  • Proficiency in producing mockups, visuals, and technical drawings using Photoshop, Illustrator, and other three-dimensional tools.
  • Experience translating brand and product narratives into spatial concepts and in-store visual layouts.
  • Experience designing and executing installations and customer-facing retail activations.
  • Ability to lead visual merchandising strategy and execution across multiple retail locations.
  • Experience managing external partners and developing creative collateral for events and branded experiences.
  • Ability to develop core processes and tools to streamline team workflows and cross-functional execution.
Responsibilities
  • Lead visual merchandising strategy and execution across all Thuma retail locations.
  • Build team processes that drive strong cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.
  • Enhance brand presence through elevated in-store experiences and optimized merchandising.
  • Partner with product, merchandising and go-to-market to enhance product and brand storytelling across all physical spaces.
  • Direct re-merchandising efforts, seasonal updates, and storewide changeovers that align physical and digital channels.
  • Partner with retail and architecture teams to develop store layouts that elevate customer flow and brand storytelling.
  • Develop core processes and tools to streamline team workflows and cross-functional execution.
  • Create a dedicated physical space for reviewing visual concepts and fostering collaboration.
  • Produce compelling mockups, visuals, and technical drawings using Photoshop, Illustrator, and other 3D tools.
  • Translate brand and product narratives into spatial concepts and in-store visual layouts.
  • Design and execute impactful installations and customer-facing retail activations.
  • Collaborate across retail, industrial design, and marketing teams to ensure seamless implementation.
  • Manage external partners and develop creative collateral for events and branded experiences.

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

  • Hybrid earns 4.6/5 from 286 reviews for motion isolation and edge support ideal for couples.
  • Medium-firm feel delivers steady alignment, rated 4.5/5 for lightweight side sleepers.
  • GOTS-certified latex in all-foam version cools back, stomach sleepers promoting posture.

What critics are saying

  • Hybrid's firmness causes joint pain for average side sleepers, losing to Casper, Nectar.
  • Poor cooling fails hot sleepers, driving sales to Brooklyn Bedding Aurora in 6-12 months.
  • Zero reviews signal weak adoption, risking viral backlash and reputation damage in 3-9 months.

What makes Thuma unique

  • Thuma Hybrid pairs organic latex, CertiPUR-US foam, wool, and recycled coils with premium bed frames.
  • Thuma bed frames offer exceptional durability, supporting 270lb users without sagging or noise.
  • Hybrid Mattress provides breathable, pressure-relieving design in Firm, Medium, Plush feels.

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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

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