Open Standard is looking for a skilled Lead Designer with a background in architectural design and design development to help lead our design team and shepherd in our next stage of growth. This candidate is a crucial foundational hire and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining our exceptional design standards, effectively communicating and teaching them to a small team of designers, and consistently improving and elevating the customer experience of Open Standard’s design process. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team: As Lead Designer, you will help to set the tone for the design team, effectively leading the team to produce excellent work, uphold high standards, and meet and exceed design deadlines and efficiency targets. 
• Create drawing sets: You will work with Open Standard’s Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Production teams to translate the client’s design vision into highly detailed development and shop drawing sets.
• Translate client vision: You help clients understand Open Standard’s design vision and offerings, and effectively communicate their choices and optionality within the Open Standard product library.
• Act as a brand steward: You will interface regularly with sophisticated design-minded clients, communicating Open Standard’s value, professionalism, and commitment to quality and client satisfaction at every touchpoint. 
• Quality control: You are the final word on accuracy and excellent as it relates to Open Standard’s designs. You will review final design outputs to ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards.
• Software Proficiency: Use industry-standard design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Solidworks) to create detailed drawings and 3D models. Interest or experience in digital fabrication is a plus.
• Scale growth: As a strategic leadership hire, you will work with the senior leadership team to help enable and scale growth within the company, consistently working to improve processes, mentor teammates, and hold yourself and the team to the highest standard. 
• Problem-solve and prioritize: Projects in the built environment require regular problem-solving and prioritization. You will model ruthless client-centered prioritization skills, regularly solving problems, unblocking the team, helping to keep projects on or ahead of time, and to Open Standard’s high-quality standards. 
• Improve our processes: As the company grows, you will play a key part in designing and cementing the customer journey as it relates to all aspects of the design process. 

Qualifications:

Design

• Extensive experience (6+ years) in design processes, with a portfolio showcasing excellent design work. Strong preference for experience in interiors and the built environment. 
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a design team, setting high standards for quality and efficiency.
• Proven track record of improving design processes and streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Proficiency in creating detailed drawing sets and translating client visions into development and shop drawings.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and excellence in design outputs.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, and Solidworks, with experience in 3D modeling. Familiarity with digital fabrication tools is advantageous.
• Eagerness to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to enhance skills and knowledge.

Leadership

• Ability to contribute to the company’s growth strategy, working with senior leadership to enable and scale growth initiatives.
• Willingness to mentor team members and contribute to their professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Production, to deliver successful projects.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with colleagues to achieve common goals and deliver exceptional results.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth as a leader, seeking opportunities for self-improvement and leadership development.

Project management & client-centricity 

• Dedication to understanding and meeting client needs, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the design process.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, helping them understand design visions and options and ensuring a seamless experience across all touchpoints.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas effectively to team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on client-centered solutions and prioritization to keep projects on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Excellent time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and meet design deadlines, even in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and client preferences while maintaining a high level of creativity and quality in design outputs.

Open Standard is looking for a Sales & Customer Success Lead with a background in / familiarity with architecture, interior design, or the design of physical products to help lead our sales team and shepherd in our next stage of growth. This candidate is a crucial foundational hire and will be responsible for managing inbound and outbound sales, liaising effectively with our design team to ensure a seamless client experience, and consistently improving and elevating the customer experience of Open Standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Uphold excellence for our clients:

• Serve as the primary client-facing representative of Open Standard, helping clients understand our brand and offerings, and showcasing how we can enhance their home and living experience through our products.
• Support and grow relationships with individual customers as they engage with Open Standard, providing exceptional and timely support.
• Guide clients along the Open Standard journey, collaborating with our design, engineering, and production teams to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Act as a brand steward, regularly interfacing with sophisticated design-minded clients, communicating Open Standard’s value, professionalism, and commitment to quality and client satisfaction at every touchpoint.

Lead the sales process:

• Drive sales initiatives that contribute to the dynamic growth and innovation of the company, leveraging strategic approaches to achieve tangible results in revenue generation and market expansion.
• Expand and nurture existing relationships and partnerships with prominent architects, designers, and contractors to support the growth of our portfolio.
• Develop fresh connections with architects, designers, and specific client demographics to diversify our business pipelines, ensuring a steady stream of high-quality projects aligned with our company’s standards.
• Manage incoming sales leads via email, social media, etc., to meet quarterly targets.

Maintain Open Standard’s CRM (Hubspot) and portfolio reporting:

• Continually work to keep contacts and leads up to date to ensure cleanliness in our sales reporting
• Work to expand reach, using data-driven insights to optimize and improve sales strategy

Scale excellence:

• Work with the senior leadership team to enable and scale growth within the company, consistently improving processes, mentoring teammates, and maintaining high standards.
• Model ruthless client-centered prioritization skills to keep projects on or ahead of time and uphold Open Standard’s high-quality standards.
• Play a key part in designing and cementing the customer journey as it relates to all aspects of the sales process and client journey as the company grows.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in architecture, interiors, or the built environment.
• Proven track record of generating sales results that contribute to the growth and success of the company, with a focus on increasing revenue and profitability.
• Dedication to providing exceptional client experiences. 
• Ability to understand and address individual client needs and preferences. 
• Demonstrated ability to navigate various personalities while achieving business objectives.
• Understanding and appreciation of high-level design concepts. 
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with industry professionals.
• Familiarity with industry trends and market dynamics.
• Very high EQ.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 
• Exceptional time management skills. 
• Interest in participating in the Bay Area residential design community. 
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills. 
• Creative problem-solving abilities. 
• Willingness to collaborate with internal teams.
• Committed to personal and professional growth as a leader. 
• Seeking opportunities for self-improvement and leadership development.

Open Standard is looking for detail-oriented individuals with a background in industrial design and product development to join our team. The new hire will play a crucial role in transforming design standards into concise drawings, 3D models, and supporting documents for engineering and manufacturing processes.

This role involves collaborating with our Design Team and Project Management to turn design concepts into precise 2D and 3D models and product specifications. You’ll also be responsible for quality control, ensuring that final designs meet project requirements and company standards. Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD, Rhino, and Solidworks is crucial, and any interest or experience in digital fabrication is a plus. Join us at Open Standard, where you can contribute to the seamless integration of innovative design and precise technical execution.

We’re seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our production team.

Candidates for this role should possess some experience in woodworking and cabinet making. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, coupled with efficient work habits, is essential. Additionally, a desire to learn is a key attribute we value in potential team members. If you excel in these areas, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our dynamic and innovative work environment.

Location: 291 3rd Street, Oakland, CA

OPEN STANDARD is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills and a proven track record managing multiple residential projects simultaneously. This role is responsible for day-to-day project management using our established systems and workflows. The Project Manager will serve as the face of the brand for our standard product offering and must demonstrate fluency in our offerings and process. Success in this role requires sharp attention to detail, excellent client-facing communication, and the emotional intelligence to navigate nuanced requests with clarity and care. The ideal candidate communicates clearly and succinctly, bridging the needs of clients with the requirements of our engineering and production teams to ensure that every project is delivered to the highest standard. We value open, honest, and clear communication over everything.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent residential kitchen, bath, and closet projects, from client kickoff to final delivery
• Drive progress and accountability using Asana and internal workflow tools
• Guide clients through a clearly defined design and production process using Figma and Asana
• Maintain project schedules, task tracking, and cross-team coordination with urgency and intent
• Manage drafting consultants overseas, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in drawing production
• Anticipate project needs, remove roadblocks, and make informed decisions in real time
• Collaborate with our internal design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align expectations and ensure seamless execution
• Use systems thinking to identify dependencies and ensure that each design decision supports the larger framework
• Value consistency and repeatability across projects, while still leaving room for nuance and refinement
• Balance creative input with operational reality to ensure designs can be executed with precision and consistency
• Represent the OPEN STANDARD brand with confidence, warmth, and professionalism in all client interactions

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in project management, ideally within architecture, interior architecture, or industrial design
• Proven ability to manage high-end residential projects with multiple stakeholders
• Mastery of Asana and comfort using Figma as a collaborative tool
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building trust and clarity with clients and collaborators
• Experience managing remote teams or international consultants is a strong plus
• A thoughtful communicator who is clear, concise, and able to translate between creative, technical, and client languages
• Highly organized with a sense of urgency and the ability to drive projects forward without rushing
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, design-led environment with discerning clients and complex workflows
• Processed Focused – Refine processes to deliver better project outcomes

About us

OPEN STANDARD is a consumer focused cabinet and millwork studio built for design minded homeowners. We specialize in thoughtful, systematized solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, and closets, offering a refined product backed by a clear process. Our work blends precision engineering with elevated aesthetics. We move with urgency, clarity, and care. We are guided by process and built on trust.

Location: 291 3rd Street, Oakland, CA

OPEN STANDARD is seeking a Shop Manager to lead the daily execution of our cabinetry and architectural millwork production. The ideal candidate combines practical fabrication experience with strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to support a productive shop team.

This role is responsible for making sure employees understand their work, have what they need before starting, and receive timely support when issues arise. Working closely with operations leadership, engineering, and procurement, the Shop Manager translates the production schedule into clear daily tasks and keeps work moving efficiently through the shop.

Success means consistent output, precise craftsmanship, fewer preventable interruptions, and a team that feels prepared and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop execution. Organize work around the approved production schedule, required-by dates, and employee assignments established with operations leadership.
• Give employees clear direction. Confirm that each person understands their primary task, next task, expected outcome, and where to get support.
• Verify readiness before work begins. Ensure fabrication drawings, models, production sheets, programs, bills of materials, manufacturing orders, and other required information are complete and available.
• Confirm materials and equipment are ready. Verify that correct sheet goods, hardware, components, tooling, machine access, and trained operators are available before starting work. Flag exceptions early.
• Protect production flow. Anticipate bottlenecks, minimize unnecessary task changes, and coordinate work between shop stations to maintain consistent progress.
• Own shop issue resolution. Address fabrication and in-house material issues promptly. Give each issue a clear owner, next action, and follow-up date, and verify that the resolution works.
• Coordinate technical support. Bring engineering and programming questions to the engineering team and escalate schedule or priority conflicts to operations leadership.
• Support and develop employees. Provide practical instruction, check understanding, reinforce shop standards, and identify training needs before they become recurring problems.
• Maintain quality throughout fabrication. Verify work against approved production information, catch mistakes early, and address defects before work moves to the next stage.
• Maintain a safe, organized shop. Oversee housekeeping, material storage, tool readiness, and equipment maintenance coordination.
• Close each shift with follow-through. Confirm completed work, record interruptions and unresolved issues, and prepare the next shift’s tasks and materials.
• Report production performance. Track output, readiness, interruptions, and open issues. Participate in weekly production alignment and help the team meet the agreed production target.
• Improve daily processes. Use recurring shop problems to strengthen preparation, handoffs, training, and execution while reducing waste and rework.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience supervising a cabinetry, millwork, or woodworking production shop
• Strong practical knowledge of fabrication methods, materials, hardware, machinery, and quality standards
• Ability to organize daily work across multiple employees and production stations
• Confidence reading fabrication drawings and working with digital production information
• A clear communicator who checks understanding and follows through until issues are resolved
• A supportive leader who builds accountability, develops employees, and addresses performance concerns directly
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment about when to resolve an issue independently or escalate it
• A disciplined approach to preparation, safety, organization, and consistent execution
• Comfort using production software and tracking tools to communicate progress and maintain accurate records

About Us

OPEN STANDARD is an Oakland cabinetry and architectural millwork company serving design-minded homeowners and their project teams. Our work combines precision engineering, thoughtful design, and skilled fabrication. We move with urgency, clarity, and care. We are guided by process and built on trust.