Associate Director of Product Compliance
External
Thuma · San Francisco, CAPrepare for this interview
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About the role
Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality. We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn. Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.
Additional Information
Thuma is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Product Compliance to join our San Francisco Bay Area-based team, responsible for ensuring that Thuma products meet performance, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance standards across global markets. This role will validate material and product performance, define quality and durability expectations, manage third-party testing strategies, and support risk-based decision-making as Thuma expands into new product categories, materials, and constructions. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, sound judgment, and deep familiarity with home furnishings regulations across key markets, including the U.S. and Canada, and will act as a trusted partner to Product, Design, Sourcing, Legal, and Operations - able to clearly communicate complex topics, outline risks and tradeoffs, and guide teams toward informed, practical decisions while supporting training and alignment across internal and external partners. The Associate Director of Product Compliance will report to the Head of Global Sourcing and Product Development, and work in close partnership with internal Legal, Sourcing and Product teams, external Legal counsel, 3rd party labs, vendors and suppliers, government agencies and relevant industry groups. Thuma's Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. The role involves three days in the office each week and occasional additional days as needed. In recognition of the personal and professional benefits that team members gain from time spent together in person, we organize a range of events throughout each year designed to bring our entire team together!