Associate Director of Product Compliance
Product, Compliance / Regulatory
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 160k-175k / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
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!
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the standards and frameworks for product performance, durability, and quality across all categories
- Partner closely with Product, Design, and Sourcing leadership to embed performance and quality requirements early in the development lifecycle
- Establish and lead end-to-end validation strategies, ensuring performance and quality standards are consistently met through design approval and pre-production readiness
- Lead hands-on evaluation of product risk across new materials, constructions, suppliers, and categories, and proactively develop mitigation strategies
- Build and scale best-in-class systems, tools, and KPIs to drive product quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across the organization
- Own and lead the global product safety and compliance strategy, ensuring all products meet or exceed regulatory requirements and best-in-class safety standards
- Develop and manage scalable compliance systems, including testing, certifications, documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness
- Lead supply chain compliance and factory readiness, including factory assessments, certification programs, and corrective action planning in partnership with Sourcing
- Maintain deep expertise in evolving regulatory landscapes and proactively assess implications for the product portfolio
- Oversee and manage state licensing applications and renewals with full accountability for accuracy and timeliness
- Serve as the primary cross-functional leader and external liaison with Sourcing, Legal, outside counsel, third-party labs, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to ensure seamless global compliance
Product Performance & Quality
Product Safety & Compliance
This Might Describe You
- 8+ years in product integrity, compliance, quality or performance testing, ideally within home furnishings or consumer products
- Proven track record of owning and scaling product quality or compliance programs, including building frameworks, processes, and standards.
- Deep understanding of materials, constructions, and testing methodologies across multiple product categories
- Hands on experience working with global suppliers and factories, including assessments, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives
- Strong experience partnering with third-party testing labs and interpreting technical results
- Demonstrated ability to balance regulatory rigor with practical product development constraints
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution focused
- Excellent communicator, with an ability to influence cross functional teams and external partners across Product, Design, Sourcing and Legal
- Culturally aware and experienced working with international partners and global supply chains
- Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment, with the ability to adapt quickly and drive clarity and structure
- Willingness to travel
Why Join Us
- 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.
- Benefits*: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
- Equity: Participation in employee stock option plan.
- Flexible by Design: We operate with a high-performance mindset, paired with thoughtful flexibility—flexible hours, flexible PTO, and a hybrid approach that supports both focus and balance.
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy 13 company holidays each year to rest, reset, and celebrate what matters most.
- Employee Discount**: 40% off almost all Thuma products.
- Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to support work-related phone use.
- Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.
- Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000.
** Some exclusions may apply
* Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.
Who We Are
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.
160000 - 175000 USD a year
Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.
Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.