Careers

About us: Jungalow is a design studio and home and lifestyle brand founded by designer and artist Justina Blakeney. Our shop, Jungalow.com, features signature Jungalow and Justina Blakeney collections designed in our Los Angeles studio and a curated ensemble of colorful, creative goods from around the globe. Our hope is that Jungalow is a place that will inspire you to tap into your own creativity, connect with nature, and help you to bring good vibes home. We are a tiny (but mighty!) team of nine women. We each wear many jungalicious hats, juggle a lot of different balls, work hard AND have fun while doing it all!

Current Openings:


VP of Operations

We are looking for an experienced VP of Operations to oversee our organization’s people, operations and procedures. You will be the company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency and culture of the business. The VP of Operations will be a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the CEO. You’ll manage a diverse set of people and business operations, so the role requires an experienced, efficient, and empathetic leader.

The goal of the VP of Operations position is to implement, communicate and support the strategies created by the CEO and Founder. The focus is on daily team operations, and to help drive sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Proactive people management - 45% of job

  • Oversee recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management and retention that result in helping the team to achieve clear, inspiring goals. 
  • Role model excellent people skills and positively guide the company culture in the direction of rigor, teamwork, emotional maturity, and creative collaboration.
  • Identify, train and develop future leaders within the company.

Build, implement and oversee efficient processes and systems - 45% of the job

  • Design, implement and manage company operational systems, processes and best practices that streamline operations, meet quality standards, and lead to efficiencies and better creative results.
  • Implement budgeting systems, manage budgets and forecasts, look for strategies to reduce costs and increase revenue.
  • Oversee accounting processes, bank processes and money handling, monitoring the financial data and recommending/implementing solutions to improve profitability.

Culture building - 10% of the job

  • Collaborate with Founder and CEO in making organizational and cultural vision a reality.
  • Act as a liaison between the executive team and the staff.
  • Team building and learning/inspirational field trips.

Requirements and Skills

The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible, creative environment. They are both a skillful and soulful creative collaborator and a self-motivated go-getter. They pay close attention to detail. Skills include human resources, conflict resolution, administrative, project management, high-level communication, creation and implementation of processes and systems, logistics management, analytical problem-solving, and EQ-based leadership. 

  • Degree in Business, Operations Management or related field
  • Proven experience as  an Operations Manager, VP of Operations, or similar role
  • Strong leadership skills and a love of team-building
  • Prompt and professional communication skills
  • Emotionally grounded during times of pressure and stress 
  • Thrives in a creative, start-up environment
  • Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting
  • Understanding of business, HR, marketing and financial principles and functions
  • Ability to empathize and navigate social situations and resolve conflict in a healthy manner
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-starter who spots opportunities and takes initiative
  • Multitasker with an ability to prioritize
  • Computer and technologically savvy  
  • Deliver on deadlines
  • Interest and passion for art and design a plus
  • This position is primarily an in-person one, working from our studio in Frogtown, Los Angeles, with occasional work-from-home days

This is a full-time position. Salary range will be commensurate with experience. Email resume and cover letter to careers@jungalow.com with VP of Operations in the subjectline.

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