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Sr. Digital Product & Web Strategy Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Wearstler Studio is seeking a highly creative and technically savvy Digital Product & eCommerce Manager to lead the digital experience across our website ecosystem, including the launch of our new gallery site. This role is responsible for end-to-end oversight of website design, UX, merchandising, marketing, SEO, and data operations. You will partner with internal teams and outside consultants to evolve our digital platforms and support strategic growth, while preserving the elevated visual standards of the brand.

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Website Strategy & Management
    • Lead the end-to-end development of a new gallery website, including design, UX, backend architecture, and go-live execution in partnership with external developers.
    • Own the digital product roadmap across all websites, prioritizing features that enhance performance, user experience, and brand storytelling.
    • Oversee visual layouts across web and mobile, using our asset bank to design compelling product and editorial pages.

  • Ecommerce Operations
    • Manage the digital storefront and full merchandising experience—from homepage through checkout.
    • Plan and execute product launches and seasonal campaigns across the website.
    • Maintain accurate backend product data in Salesforce and associated systems (inventory, pricing, imagery, metadata).
    • Oversee integrations with third-party vendors and plugins.

  • Digital Marketing, SEO & Growth
    • Develop and implement web marketing strategies, including email campaigns, landing pages, and digital catalogs to drive revenue and engagement.
    • Design and schedule performance-based marketing emails that align with launch calendars and retail promotions.
    • Drive SEO strategy across all digital platforms, including keyword optimization, technical SEO audits, and structured content development.
    • Optimize content and metadata to enhance discoverability and organic search rankings.
    • Partner on AI-driven search functionality and content enhancements that improve user experience and search visibility.

  • AI & Innovation
    • Act as an internal expert on emerging AI tools to streamline workflows, generate content, and enhance the digital experience.
    • Propose and test AI-powered solutions to increase efficiency in digital merchandising, copywriting, and UX enhancements.

  • Collaboration & Leadership
    • Support the VP of Operations in setting strategic growth plans for web commerce.
    • Work closely with Creative, Sales, and Finance teams to align digital activity with broader brand and business goals.
    • Interpret customer feedback and behavior to refine features and design improvements.

  • What We Offer
    • 6+ years of experience in Ecommerce, Product Management, or Digital Marketing for design, fashion, or luxury lifestyle brands.
    • Expert in Salesforce Commerce Cloud and web product data management.
    • Strong understanding of UX design, user journey optimization, and customer experience best practices.
    • Proven experience in SEO strategy development and execution, including technical, on-page, and content SEO.
    • Hands-on experience with email platforms (e.g., Klaviyo), CMS tools, A/B testing, and Google Analytics.
    • Proficient in graphic design principles; ability to use design tools to build web layouts and marketing assets.
    • Comfortable managing external developers, creative freelancers, and digital vendors.
    • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Jasper, Figma AI plug-ins) and how to implement them across design and operations.
    • Detail-oriented, highly creative, and deeply passionate about luxury, design, and visual storytelling.
    Benefits Overview
    • 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

Gallery Sales Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Temporary | Full-Time | 6 Weeks | On-Site in Los Angeles

Kelly Wearstler Studios is mounting a temporary art and design exhibition in Los Angeles. We’re seeking a seasoned and polished Gallery Manager to serve as the on-site point of contact for collectors, clients, and VIP visitors.

This individual must come from the gallery world, with significant experience working in a contemporary art or design gallery and a proven track record in sales and client cultivation. They must bring an existing network of high-spending clients and collectors, and be able to activate that network through outreach, private appointments, and client hosting.

The Gallery Manager will be responsible not only for welcoming guests and facilitating appointments, but also for leading exhibition tours, telling compelling stories about each piece and artist, and driving sales outcomes. They will work closely with Kelly Wearstler’s internal team to support sales, logistics, and client relations.

This is a full-time role that requires a consistent on-site presence during business hours, as well as daily communication and updates to the sales team manager.

Duties
  • Host all visitors with professionalism, polish, and discretion.
  • Manage daily viewing appointments and private walk-throughs.
  • Tour guests and clients through the exhibition, providing context, storytelling, and insights into each piece and artist.
  • Activate existing client network and proactively reach out to collectors, design clients, and high-net-worth individuals to drive sales.
  • Conduct private appointments with clients, showcase works, and negotiate sales.
  • Support the sales process end-to-end: inquiries, documentation, invoicing, deposits, and post-sale logistics.
  • Maintain direct and ongoing communication with the sales team, providing daily updates on appointments, interest, and inventory.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and PR team to align on client outreach and exhibition promotion.
  • Assist with VIP events, press previews, and special programming, ensuring top-tier guests feel engaged and valued.
  • Ensure the exhibition space is always visually pristine and gallery-standard.
  • Work to build lasting client relationships, positioning the gallery as a trusted platform for collectible design and art.
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a contemporary art gallery, design gallery, or auction house, with strong client-facing and sales experience.
  • Established network of collectors and high-spending clients with proven sales record.
  • Art history and/or design history education or similar background preferred.
  • Strong experience leading gallery sales, from outreach and cultivation to negotiation and closing.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with excellent follow-through.
  • Naturally gracious and able to engage with high-profile clients, art collectors, and design professionals.
  • Deep appreciation for contemporary art, design, and interiors.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience producing exhibition documents such as checklists, exhibition PDFs, and tear sheets for sales and marketing purposes.
  • Full availability for the entire exhibition period in West Hollywood, with potential extension.
Compensation
  • Consultant-based role, October 1 – November 30 (with potential extension)
  • Hourly/weekly base compensation plus commission on sales.
  • Commission structure to reward proactive outreach and closed sales.

Creative

Senior Graphic Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Wearstler is looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate has experience in branding, typography, website, photo/video, and social & marketing design. We are seeking a candidate with overall incredible talent and passion for design.

Duties
  • Work alongside the Creative team to help define and maintain visual brand identity
  • Own and maintain an accurate and current library of brand assets including typography, colors, presentation templates, etc.
  • Design and create on-brand digital and print creative including but not limited to emails, social media assets, packaging, stationery, etc.
  • Collaborate with Digital Product Manager to design and update UX flow and content on digital channels including website
  • Mock-up and resize content on the website including but not limited to homepages, landing pages and product pages
  • Help execute on in-house photoshoots including actively participating in photo and video work
  • Manage retouching and color correcting process for all photography (ecommerce shoots, interiors shoots, BTS) and video content editing
  • Supply images to internal & external stakeholders in a timely manner
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Graphic Designer
  • Prior experience at a creative agency or luxury brand preferred
  • A creative portfolio that features typography work and creative branding projects
  • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma and print production; familiar with email marketing platforms like Klaviyo
  • Experience with video graphics, motion design and video editing
  • Possess versatility, conceptual ability, marketing and branding knowledge
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Understanding of current web technologies, digital trends, and best practices
Benefits Overview
  • 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

Managing Editor – WearstlerWorld (Substack)

Los Angeles, CA

About WearstlerWorld

At Kelly Wearstler, WearstlerWorld is our dynamic storytelling platform on Substack—a curated space where design, travel, architecture, interiors, industrial design, art, and culture converge. It serves as a lens into the world of Kelly Wearstler, offering readers a blend of inspiring narratives and compelling visuals that reflect our ethos of luxury, creativity, and global cultural fluency.

We are seeking a Managing Editor to shape and guide this narrative with the precision of a seasoned luxury magazine editor and the creativity of an inspired storyteller. This role is ideal for someone who can marry editorial rigor with a keen visual sensibility, working at the intersection of content creation, brand vision, and cultural conversation.

Role Overview

The Managing Editor will oversee the editorial direction, content production, and publishing schedule for WearstlerWorld. You will commission and collaborate with top-tier writers, photographers, and creative contributors, shepherding projects from concept to final publication. This role requires close collaboration with Kelly and the studio team to ensure every piece reflects the brand’s voice, aesthetic, and vision.

The position demands a confident editor who is fluent in the language of luxury, deeply attuned to cultural and design trends, and skilled at translating conceptual ideas into immersive editorial experiences.

Duties
  • Editorial Leadership
    • Develop and oversee the WearstlerWorld editorial calendar, ensuring a steady cadence of high-quality, brand-aligned stories.
    • Conceptualize and pitch feature ideas that span design, travel, architecture, interiors, industrial design, art, and culture.
    • Commission, brief, and edit work from freelance writers, photographers, and other creative contributors.
    • Ensure all content meets brand standards for tone, quality, and visual integration.

  • Content Production & Project Management
    • Manage multiple stories in production simultaneously, from ideation to final delivery.
    • Collaborate with in-house designers, marketing, and digital teams to ensure content is visually compelling and optimized for publication.
    • Coordinate with external contributors on deadlines, deliverables, and editorial direction.
    • Align Substack editorial output with broader brand initiatives and other communication channels.

  • Brand Stewardship
    • Maintain and evolve the WearstlerWorld editorial voice in alignment with the Kelly Wearstler brand ethos.
    • Monitor cultural, design, and luxury market trends to ensure content remains relevant and distinctive.
    • Work closely with Kelly to refine story concepts, ensuring her creative vision is woven into the editorial narrative.

  • Desired Skills & Experience
    • 5–7 years of editorial experience within a design, culture, lifestyle, or luxury-focused publication or brand.
    • Strong portfolio of published work that demonstrates a command of luxury storytelling and visual pairing.
    • Proven ability to commission and manage top-tier creative talent.
    • Exceptional editing skills with a meticulous eye for grammar, clarity, and tone.
    • Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with tight deadlines.
    • Deep understanding of visual culture and the integration of imagery with narrative.
    • Familiarity with digital publishing tools and platforms (experience with Substack a plus).
    Attributes for Success
    • Editorial Sensibility: Innate ability to recognize a compelling story and present it in a way that resonates with a discerning global audience.
    • Visual Literacy: Skilled at integrating words and imagery into a seamless narrative.
    • Creative Agility: Comfortable working across diverse subject matter with speed, precision, and artistry.
    • Collaborative Mindset: Thrives in an environment that values input from creative visionaries and multidisciplinary teams.
    • Cultural Fluency: Well-versed in design history, contemporary trends, and global cultural touchpoints.
    Benefits Overview
    • Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage options for team members
    • 401(k) with Employer Contributions – plan confidently for your financial future
    • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
    • 3x Summer Fridays – enjoy extended weekends during the summer season
    • Access to exclusive cultural events, design previews, and studio programming.
    • A collaborative, design-forward work environment in our West Hollywood studio.
    • 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

Interiors & Architecture

Director of Projects

Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Wearstler is seeking a seasoned, passionate, and design-driven Director of Projects to join our West Hollywood studio. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader with deep experience in high-end residential, luxury hospitality, and commercial projects, a strong creative sensibility, and the ability to guide complex design efforts from concept through completion. The Director of Projects is responsible for overseeing multiple design projects end-to-end, ensuring creative excellence, technical rigor, and smooth execution. This leader will act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, while inspiring internal design teams and contributing to our vibrant studio culture.

Duties
  • Project Leadership: Oversee multiple projects from design concept through installation across high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors. Lead the development of design, drawing, documentation, and technical detailing, ensuring that all project phases are managed with attention to scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Team Management & Mentorship: Inspire, lead, and mentor project teams; identify growth opportunities and foster a culture of collaboration and professional development.
  • Client & Consultant Relations: Serve as primary contact for clients, contractors, and fabricators; manage day-to-day communication, coordination, and on-site implementation. Review contracts and scopes to ensure alignment with design vision and deliverables.
  • Design Excellence: Originate and guide conceptual design and maintain creative integrity throughout project execution. Stay attuned to industry best practices, code requirements, and permitting processes.
  • Studio Contribution: Support broader studio initiatives, including internal workshops, design culture, and strategic learning programs. Contribute to new business development and ongoing client engagement
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or interior architecture
  • Minimum 12 years of experience leading design and architectural projects (residential, hospitality, commercial)
  • Strong design sensibility with the ability to originate and guide creative direction
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, Adobe Suite, and related design tools
  • Excellent knowledge of building codes and California construction processes, including RFI/ASI/IDSK management
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience in managing teams, client relationships, and consultant coordination across all phases
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits Overview
  • 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

Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Wearstler is looking for a very talented Designer with experience in luxury hotels, restaurants and high-end residential projects. As an Architectural Designer you will participate in all project phases and own production of relevant documentation to execute design at a high level. You should be proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, or Revit, have a knowledge of materials, assemblies and best practices for interior details and construction. Experience in construction administration and some history of completed work a plus.

Duties
  • Work collaboratively across multiple design projects end-to-end across luxury hospitality, commercial and high-end residential; own specific work streams end to end within each project
  • Develop drawing and specification packages, and produce accurate documentation as needed in schematic design, design development, construction documentation phases.
  • Coordinate with FF&E and various design teams to produce plans, elevations, and details in order to ensure design intent is incorporated into documentation packages.
  • Assist with material selection, produce specifications, and review contractor submittals for conformance to design intent.
  • Participate in project coordination, construction administration, site visits, and maintain quality control during construction as needed.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with clients, as well as other designers, architects, contractors, fabricators, artisans, and developers on multiple projects.
Desired Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years relevant experience with Interior Design/Architecture education and background
  • Strong management skills with ability to multitask, all from design inception to completion in all design phases
  • Refined production skills with proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and/or Revit
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environment
  • Experience in construction administration a plus
Benefits Overview
  • 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

Designer, FF&E (All Levels)

Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Wearstler is seeking talented, detail-oriented, and self-motivated FF&E Interior Designers at both the Mid and Senior levels to join our award-winning studio. Our projects span luxury hospitality, private residential estates, and high-end restaurants, and we’re looking for individuals who bring a refined aesthetic, strong technical skills, and an intuitive understanding of materiality and form. These roles are ideal for passionate designers ready to contribute meaningfully to a highly creative, fast-paced environment where design excellence and innovation are paramount.

Key Responsibilities – All Levels
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, architects, contractors, artisans, and vendors to develop and execute exceptional designs.
  • Source and specify materials, custom furnishings, finishes, and lighting.
  • Create graphic and visual presentations, mood boards, and FF&E documentation.
  • Support project timelines and maintain budget adherence.
  • Assist in the creation of specification books, schedules, and support construction administration tasks including submittals, RFIs, ASIs/IDSKs, and consultant coordination.
  • Participate in all phases of the design process including concept, schematic, design development, construction documentation, procurement, and installation.
Mid-Level Designer Requirements
  • 4–8 years of experience in FF&E-focused interior design, with a strong portfolio in luxury residential and/or hospitality.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to manage small projects or segments of large projects.
  • Experience mentoring junior designers a plus.
  • Salary range: $100K – $110K annually.
Senior Designer Requirements
  • 8–10 years of experience leading high-end FF&E design projects across hospitality and residential sectors.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee full project scopes.
  • High-level project management skills and California construction administration experience preferred.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Salary range: $125K – $135K annually.
Software Proficiency
  • AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office
  • SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, and Enscape experience a plus
Benefits Overview
  • 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

Senior Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA

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.

Duties
  • 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
Desired Skills & Experience
  • 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)
Benefits Overview
  • 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

Senior Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Wearstler is looking for a very talented Senior Designer with experience in and private residential projects, luxury hospitality, and restaurants to join our team. The ideal candidate is strong leader and has proven success in managing multiple large-scale design projects end-to-end. Passion and elevated taste level is a must!

Duties
  • Manage multiple design projects end-to-end across luxury hospitality, commercial and private residential; act as main point of contact for projects
  • Lead design development, drawing and documentation of projects during the design as well as management of the scope, schedule and budget during construction. This includes coordination with clients, contractors and fabricators
  • Oversee submission of budgets and drawing sets, including but not limited to, specifications, technical production and basic code knowledge
  • Scope and plan project milestones and timelines; ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
  • Lead, motivate, and collaborate with teams; identify and execute on professional development opportunities for team members
  • Responsible for management of design team requirements, including resource planning
  • Collaborate with artists and artisans on custom works and projects
Desired Skills & Experience
  • 8+ years experience with Interior Design/Architecture education and background
  • Proven track record of managing multiple design projects end-to-end
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to originate concepts, and be the design lead for teams putting numerous projects together
  • Strong leadership/management skills with ability to multitask, all from design inception to completion in all design phases
  • Refined presentation skills with experience Autocad, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Proficient
  • Applicant must have substantial CA experience (submittal, RFI, ASI/IDSK review/response and consultant coordination)
  • Willing to travel (domestic and international)
Benefits Overview
  • 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