Vice President Campus Design $200,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
Certain spaces simply work. You instinctively want to understand what makes them succeed. If you're a designer who perceives both micro-details and macro-systems, who comes alive in physical environments rather than concept boards, and who is convinced that elegant, high-performing spaces can be systematized, this role will leverage your talent.
We are establishing a nationwide network of 2 Hour Learning campuses. These sites enable students to complete an entire academic day within two focused hours, then devote the remainder to passion projects, essential life competencies, and physical activity. Your responsibility is to make these environments exceptional. As the execution lead for interior environments throughout our network, you will establish modular standards governing layout, FF&E, play areas, and wayfinding. You will guarantee precise implementation at each location. You will visit campuses in person, identify overlooked deficiencies, develop upgrade scopes, and shepherd them from budgeting through installation.
This design role differs from conventional positions because it keeps you connected to execution. You will not release specifications and disengage. You will be present—correcting the installation, coaching the contractor, and gathering insights that refine subsequent deployments. If you are prepared to transform your design expertise into measurable national influence, this is your opportunity.
What you will be doing
- Establish modular, self-directed design frameworks for layout, FF&E, finishes, and play environments that function across varied campus settings
- Execute on-site evaluations using standardized instruments to measure adherence to brand criteria and identify high-value enhancements
- Prepare detailed, visually documented, budget-conscious proposals for spatial improvements that serve pedagogy, brand identity, and family experience
- Supervise contractor performance on-site, maintaining fidelity to standards, budgets, and schedules through live quality assurance
- Complete the feedback cycle after installation by recording outcomes, lessons learned, and revising operational guides
What you will NOT be doing
- Crafting bespoke, artisan environments that cannot be systematized or reproduced.
- Releasing documentation and stepping back. You own the full process from evaluation through completion.
- Waiting for comprehensive inputs. This role values proactive thinking, rapid cycles, and sound judgment amid uncertainty.
- Inventing unstructured designs from the ground up. The work is tightly aligned to brand and operational realities.
- Operating primarily from an office. You will be traveling and on-site 50-75% of the time.
Key responsibilities
Guarantee that every campus provides a premium, brand-consistent, and pedagogically effective physical environment through the creation and implementation of scalable, modular design systems that maintain quality across locations.
Candidate requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and executing multi-location environments within education, retail, hospitality, or co-working sectors
- Portfolio showcasing completed projects that merge aesthetic excellence with operational feasibility
- Proven track record developing scalable, standards-driven design frameworks, beyond one-off custom environments
- Hands-on management of vendor execution, including install quality control and schedule adherence
- Excellent documentation capabilities and cross-functional communication proficiency, particularly with non-design partners
- Ready and able to travel regularly, 50-75% of the time, throughout the U.S.
- Located in the U.S. and authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship
Nice to have
- Background designing elevated environments with rigorous standards, such as boutique hospitality, luxury retail, or high-end private client projects
- Proficiency with spatial design tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Figma, or comparable platforms for documentation
- An intuitive ability to identify what elevates a space to premium quality, even within constrained budgets
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