One Workplace · 9 hours ago
Director of Design
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expOne Workplace is a company that believes great design enhances the workplace. The Director of Design will lead the design function for Pair’s office portfolio, focusing on product vision and experience strategy while collaborating closely with sales and engineering teams to ensure customer-centered design decisions.
ConstructionInterior DesignProject Management
Responsibilities
Design Leadership & Portfolio Strategy
Define and champion a cohesive design vision across furniture systems, ancillary products, and workplace solutions
Translate market insights, dealer feedback, and workplace trends into clear product principles and multi-year roadmaps
Ensure consistency across form language, materials, finishes, and systems
Product & Market Partnership
Partner with leadership team to have a multi-year product portfolio plan and rationalization
Collaborate with Sales, Dealers, and Marketing to ensure products meet specifier expectations and support go-to-market needs
Participate in product reviews, pricing strategy discussions, and executive gate reviews
Customer- and Specifier-Centered Design
Lead design grounded in insights from end users, dealers, architects, and designers
Oversee research related to ergonomics, workplace behavior, and space utilization
Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and code compliance across all products
Execution, Engineering & Manufacturing Integration
Partner closely with Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, durable, and cost-aligned
Balance innovation with platform reuse, modularity, and supply chain efficiency
Guide teams from concept through prototyping, testing, and production release
Team Leadership & Craft Excellence
Lead, mentor, and grow an industrial and product design team (industrial design, CMF, ergonomics, systems)
Set clear expectations for design quality, collaboration, and accountability
Foster a culture of critique, iteration, and continuous improvement
Sustainability & Materials Stewardship
Champion sustainable design practices, responsible material selection, and circularity principles
Partner with Operations to support environmental certifications and lifecycle assessments
Embed sustainability into design decisions without compromising performance or cost targets
Operational Excellence
Establish scalable design processes that integrate with product development, engineering, and manufacturing workflows
Manage design resources, external partners, and prioritization across the portfolio
Define and track success metrics tied to adoption, spec wins, and portfolio performance
Qualification
Required
10+ years of product or industrial design experience, with 5+ years leading design teams
Proven experience designing physical products in a B2B environment; office furniture or contract interiors strongly preferred
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and cost drivers
Strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking, modular product design, and manufacturable solutions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across Sales, Dealers, Engineering, and Operations
Preferred
Experience working with dealers, A&D firms, and spec-driven sales models
Familiarity with ergonomics standards, workplace regulations, and performance testing
Experience building or evolving modular furniture platforms
Benefits
15 days of PTO
8 Paid holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Profit Sharing
401k + Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
Company
One Workplace
One Workplace is a workplace solutions company that offers office design, furniture, and technology services for modern workspaces.
501-1000 employees
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Mona Heffernan
CFO
Christopher M. Good
Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
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