Careers

Kelly Wearstler Studio is seeking a senior marketing and media leader to oversee all marketing functions and drive the studio's content, narrative, and platform revenue strategy. This is a people management and cross-functional leadership role. You will lead a team of 3–5 and be responsible for the overall marketing direction, editorial voice, and revenue performance across channels.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in luxury, design, or founder-led brand environments, is an exceptional writer and editor, and brings both strategic vision and commercial instincts to the work. You set the direction, build the systems, and ensure the team executes with consistency and quality.

• Lead and manage a team of 3–5 across social media, content, and creative functions.
• Directly manage the Social Media Manager, collaborating on social strategy and providing direction, feedback, and oversight on execution.
• Work with the E-Commerce Director to ensure alignment across e-commerce, newsletter, social, and sales channels.
• Set overall marketing priorities and ensure the team is aligned and accountable to a unified strategy, including holistic campaign strategy across e-commerce, newsletter, social, and sales.
• Maintain a master marketing calendar across all channels, campaigns, and studio initiatives, coordinating e-commerce, newsletter, social, and sales touchpoints to ensure integrated execution.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between marketing, partnerships, PR, design, and business development.
• Define the studio's overarching content pillars, brand voice, and editorial standards across all channels.
• Lead long-form content, Substack arcs, and campaign messaging in Kelly's voice.
• Develop scripts and outlines for YouTube and video content.
• Review and approve content across channels before publication, ensuring quality and brand alignment.
• Make final calls on pacing, sequencing, and what gets published.
• Own revenue P&L across affiliate programs.
• Set paid amplification strategy across Meta, Pinterest, and TikTok and oversee execution of paid campaigns.
• Track and report on revenue performance by channel monthly.
• Set platform-level growth strategies in collaboration with the Social Media Manager, who owns social-specific tactics and day-to-day execution.
• Drive Substack subscriber growth.
• Identify and activate untapped revenue opportunities across social platforms.
• Own LinkedIn and YouTube strategy as longer-term authority and discoverability channels.
• Partner with the Partnerships Manager to ensure marketing and content support brand partnership execution.
• Collaborate with the Partnership Director on strategic brand positioning and inbound opportunities.
• Coordinate with PR and e-commerce teams on campaign timing, product launches, and press moments.
• Implement AI tools across content creation, analytics, repurposing, and workflow.
• Build scalable systems that increase team output without compromising quality or brand integrity.

• 8–10 years of experience in marketing, media, editorial, or brand strategy, ideally in luxury, design, fashion, or lifestyle.
• Proven experience managing a team and owning a marketing function end-to-end.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to work closely in a founder's voice.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort owning a revenue number.
• Deep familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Substack.
• Experience with affiliate platforms such as ShopMy and paid social strategy.
• Strong AI literacy and hands-on experience with AI tools for content, optimization, and workflow.
• Experience in luxury, design, or founder-led brand environments strongly preferred.

• Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off – accrued based on tenure
• 3x Summer Fridays
• Parking Benefits – complimentary on-site parking
• Studio Wellness Programming – Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT
• In-Studio Amenities – stocked kitchen

Kelly Wearstler is seeking a Director of FF&E to lead our furnishings, fixtures, and equipment practice across luxury hospitality, private residential estates, and various other high-end project types. The ideal candidate brings a discerning eye for materiality, a deep command of the FF&E process from sourcing through installation, and the creative and operational leadership to execute at the highest level. This is a role for someone who leads with both conviction and curiosity, equally at home shaping the vision for a bespoke interior and building the systems that bring it to life across a complex, multi-project portfolio.

• Lead FF&E creative direction and project management across active interior projects from concept through installation, ensuring cohesion with overall design intent.
• Oversee and mentor multidisciplinary FF&E teams across all project phases, managing scope, schedule, and design quality.
• Act as a primary client-facing leader for all FF&E programming; build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, and brand partners throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Drive sourcing strategy, custom design, specification, and procurement across the studio's active interior projects.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors, artisans, fabricators, and showrooms at a global level.
• Partner with project and interiors leadership to align FF&E budgets and schedules with broader project milestones.
• Contribute to new business development through pitches, client cultivation, and industry relationships.
• Lead design reviews, critiques, and professional development initiatives across the FF&E team.
• Champion the integration of AI tools across the FF&E workflow, from sourcing and specification to presentation and documentation, while upholding the studio's standard of craft and originality.

• 10+ years of experience in high-end FF&E interior design, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-project portfolios across luxury hospitality and residential sectors.
• Deep knowledge of FF&E design, specification, procurement, custom fabrication, and materials.
• Established network of vendor, artisan, and fabricator relationships across domestic and international markets.
• Substantial construction administration and FF&E installation experience across interior project types.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design and workflow tools, and a proactive approach to adopting emerging technologies that enhance studio efficiency and creative output.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; confident leading both client and internal meetings.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship growth.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office; SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, and Enscape a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture; Master's preferred.

• Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage options for team members
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions – plan confidently for your financial future
• 3x Summer Fridays – enjoy extended weekends during the summer season
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – dependent on seniority; accrual increases with tenure
• Parking Benefits – on-site or covered parking available to team members
• Studio Wellness Programming – alternating Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT sessions every Thursday
• Studio Culture & Events – regular team gatherings, celebrations, and creative programming that foster connection and collaboration
• In-Studio Amenities – kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages to support a comfortable and energized workday

Kelly Wearstler is seeking a talented, detail-oriented, and self-driven Mid-Level FF&E Interior Designer to join our award-winning studio. Our work spans luxury hospitality, private residential estates, and high-end restaurants. You'll join a highly creative, fast-paced environment where design excellence and innovation are paramount.

• Collaborate with teams, architects, contractors, artisans, and vendors to deliver exceptional design outcomes.
• Lead sourcing and specification of furnishings, finishes, textiles, hardware, and lighting.
• Develop and deliver client presentations, mood boards, and detailed FF&E documentation.
• Manage small projects or key segments of larger projects, supporting schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior designers and assist with construction administration tasks (submittals, RFIs, ASIs/IDSKs).

• 4–8 years of FF&E-focused interior design experience with a strong luxury residential and/or hospitality portfolio.
• Strong collaboration and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage procurement and vendor relationships.
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, and Enscape are a plus).

• Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage options for team members
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions – plan confidently for your financial future
• 3x Summer Fridays – enjoy extended weekends during the summer season
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – dependent on seniority; accrual increases with tenure
• Parking Benefits – on-site or covered parking available to team members
• Studio Wellness Programming – alternating Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT sessions every Thursday
• Studio Culture & Events – regular team gatherings, celebrations, and creative programming that foster connection and collaboration
• In-Studio Amenities – kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages to support a comfortable and energized workday

Kelly Wearstler is seeking a talented, detail-oriented, and self-driven Senior FF&E Interior Designer to join our award-winning studio. Our work spans luxury hospitality, private residential estates, and high-end restaurants. You'll join a highly creative, fast-paced environment where design excellence and innovation are paramount.

• Lead high-end FF&E design projects across hospitality and residential sectors.
• Oversee and guide design teams, managing client relationships and full project scopes.
• Direct sourcing, custom design, specification, and procurement.
• Coordinate project budgets, schedules, and construction administration.
• Ensure design excellence from concept through installation; mentor and develop junior and mid-level team members.

• 8–10 years leading high-end FF&E design projects.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• High-level project management skills; California construction administration experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, and Enscape are a plus).

• Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage options for team members
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions – plan confidently for your financial future
• 3x Summer Fridays – enjoy extended weekends during the summer season
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – dependent on seniority; accrual increases with tenure
• Parking Benefits – on-site or covered parking available to team members
• Studio Wellness Programming – alternating Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT sessions every Thursday
• Studio Culture & Events – regular team gatherings, celebrations, and creative programming that foster connection and collaboration
• In-Studio Amenities – kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages to support a comfortable and energized workday

Kelly Wearstler is seeking a highly talented and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong leadership background and a proven track record in managing high-end private residential, luxury hospitality, and restaurant projects from inception to completion. Passion, attention to detail, and an elevated taste level are essential.

• Manage multiple design projects end-to-end across luxury hospitality, commercial and private residential sectors
• Lead design development, drawing and documentation of projects during the design as well as manage the scope, schedule, and budget during construction.
• Act as main point of contact for project coordination with clients, contractors, fabricators, and other stakeholders
• Review and submit project documentation, ensuring design intent, technical accuracy and basic code compliance are met
• Scope and plan project milestones and timelines to meet external deadlines and budgets, ensure timely delivery of all project deliverables
• Collaborate with FF&E and Interiors teams; identify and support professional growth opportunities for team members
• Supervise team members from junior to senior levels through all project phases, manage design team requirements, effectively plan staffing and resources

• 8+ years' experience with Interior Design/Architecture education and background
• Proven track record of managing multiple design projects end-to-end
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong leadership/management skills with ability to multitask, all from design inception to completion in all design phases
• Refined presentation skills and strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Revit and/or AutoCAD, Experience with Rhino, Rendering Programs, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Office
• Applicant must have substantial CA experience (submittals, RFIs, ASI/IDSK review/response and coordinate with consultants)
• Willing to travel (domestic and international)

• Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage options for team members
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions – plan confidently for your financial future
• 3x Summer Fridays – enjoy extended weekends during the summer season
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – dependent on seniority; accrual increases with tenure
• Parking Benefits – on-site or covered parking available to team members
• Studio Wellness Programming – alternating Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT sessions every Thursday
• Studio Culture & Events – regular team gatherings, celebrations, and creative programming that foster connection and collaboration
• In-Studio Amenities – kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages to support a comfortable and energized workday

Kelly Wearstler is seeking a highly skilled Architectural Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for a creative professional with a strong eye for detail, a deep understanding of architectural visualization, and proficiency in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential design. This position reports to a Senior Designer or Director and collaborates closely with architects, interior designers, and FF&E specialists to bring concepts to life through advanced 3D visualization and detailed design documentation.

• Assist in design development, construction documentation, and coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Develop and refine 3D models, materials, lighting, and compositions to produce compelling imagery for presentations and client approvals.
• Create high-quality, photorealistic visualizations that accurately represent the design vision for luxury hospitality, commercial, and residential projects.
• Support the team in producing detailed CAD/Revit drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Work closely with designers to translate conceptual sketches into fully developed 3D renderings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with FF&E teams to ensure materiality, finishes, and furnishings are accurately represented in digital models.
• Maintain quality control in visualization outputs, ensuring consistency with project standards and branding guidelines.
• Stay up to date with emerging visualization tools and rendering technologies to continuously improve workflow and output.
• Keen interest in advancing AI tools and their applications to interior design.

• 5+ years of experience in architectural visualization or design with a background in interior design or architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and rendering software (V-Ray, Enscape, or similar).
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, materials, and lighting to achieve photorealistic renderings.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects while maintaining a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Experience in construction administration and working on projects through all design phases is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across teams.
• Passion for high-end, luxury design and an ability to translate sophisticated aesthetics into detailed visualization work.

• Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage options for team members
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions – plan confidently for your financial future
• 3x Summer Fridays – enjoy extended weekends during the summer season
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – dependent on seniority; accrual increases with tenure
• Parking Benefits – on-site or covered parking available to team members
• Studio Wellness Programming – alternating Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT sessions every Thursday
• Studio Culture & Events – regular team gatherings, celebrations, and creative programming that foster connection and collaboration
• In-Studio Amenities – kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages to support a comfortable and energized workday