Title: Chief of Staff

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Founder

Company Description

Our client is a fast-growing, high-end residential interior design studio based in San Francisco. Founded by former tech professionals turned creative entrepreneurs, the firm is on a mission to become a nationally recognized name in design, taking inspiration from top AD 100 designers.

They are building a values-driven company rooted in humility, empowerment, and excellence. There’s no space for bureaucracy or ego, just thoughtful design, intentional growth, and a deep investment in people.

Quick facts:

• Headquartered in San Francisco, CA 
• Boutique studio with 4 employees focused on contemporary and timeless elements coexisting in perfect harmony
• Featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Eye Swoon, Business of Home, honored on the 2024 FREDERIC It List​, etc.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a strategic partner to the founder, overseeing daily operations and long-term initiatives
• Leading client acquisition efforts, managing key relationships, and representing the studio externally
• Running internal operations—project coordination, financial tracking, procurement, and studio management
• Supporting a small, high-performing design team by removing friction and managing logistics
• Overseeing hiring and talent development, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture
• Managing vendor relationships, timelines, budgets, and invoicing with precision and accountability
• Helping define success metrics and continuously improving processes across the business

Is this you?

• You’re a polished operator with deep experience running the business side of creative or client service organizations
• You bring maturity, steadiness, and emotional intelligence to fast-moving teams
• You’ve worked closely with creative leadership and know how to build trust quickly
• You thrive in a hybrid, hands-on role where no two days look the same
• You care deeply about culture, are growth-minded, and lead by example

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in operations, business management, or client services within creative industries
• Familiarity with luxury design, architecture, or boutique studio environments is paramount
• Local to the Bay Area and excited about a hybrid model (2–3 days/week in person)
• Detail-oriented, structured, and proactive with a “no task too small” mindset
• Experience managing finances, vendor relationships, and project schedules a big plus

#Perks

• Partner directly with a visionary founder shaping a standout brand in design
• Play a critical role in scaling a mission-driven, creatively led business
• Join a culture built on respect, trust, and long-term growth
• End-of-year bonus opportunity
• Potential track to the GM of your own vertical to manage a business line (hospitality, residential)
• Flexible hybrid structure in the Bay Area