About the Role

We are hiring a Remote Chief of Staff to work directly with Hugh & co in expanding the garden3d creative collective. This role is essential in translating our vision into coordinated execution across a collective of creative, technical, and physical businesses, engaging with over 50 contributors at any given time.

What You'll Do

  • Coordinate and align priorities among diverse teams, driving clarity and ensuring that strategy translates into measurable progress.
  • Interface with a variety of professionals including designers, developers, marketers, and business developers to foster collaboration.
  • Oversee and support client services, hiring, leadership development, and performance systems across all business lines.
  • Own special projects that cut across the organization, including launching new Index spaces and evaluating expansion opportunities.
  • Model garden3d’s values of partnership, curiosity, and accountability, fostering an environment where every team member feels empowered.

Requirements

  • 8–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, organizational management, or general management roles.
  • Experience in a software development, design consultancy, or other creative industry.
  • Proven experience scaling a services-based organization from 20+ employees to a materially larger size.
  • Strong financial literacy, including comfort reading P&Ls and evaluating ROI on hires and initiatives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including running leadership meetings and synthesizing complex information into clear decisions.

Nice to Have

  • Experience using Figma and providing creative direction.
  • Prior experience serving as a Chief of Staff, COO, or VP Operations in a multi-entity organization.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML and how they drive competitive advantage.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation between $160,000 and $220,000 per year.
  • Potential for a high-risk, high-reward role with a percentage cut of all inflowing revenue.
  • Opportunity to join our worker ownership program after a period of proven success.
  • A transparent and autonomous work culture that values integrity and collaboration.
  • Remote-friendly environment with a commitment to carbon neutrality.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Remote Chief of Staff position at garden3d offers a unique opportunity to lead a creative collective with a focus on transparency and collaboration. With competitive compensation and the potential for ownership, this role is ideal for experienced leaders.

Salary Range
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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in using project management tools such as Asana or Trello to streamline operations and enhance team coordination across diverse creative and technical teams.

Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of fostering collaboration among remote teams, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives while being adaptable to varying work styles.

Deep financial literacy, capable of managing budgets and resources effectively, with a mindset geared towards operational efficiency and maximizing ROI in creative projects.

Learning Resources

Operations Management: A Comprehensive Guidearticle

Career Path

Remote Chief of Staff - Creative Collective Leadership(Now)Director of Operations(1-2 years)Vice President of Operations(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$150B
Annual Growth
8.5%
AI Adoption in Operations
45%
Investment in Tech Operations
+30%
Labour Demand for Operations Managers
+25%
Avg Salary for Chief of Staff
$180K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Operations ManagementLeadership DevelopmentFinancial Literacy
Growing in Demand
Agile MethodologiesData-Driven Decision MakingChange Management
Declining
Waterfall Project ManagementTraditional Budgeting Techniques

Domain Trends

Rise of AI in Operations
45% of companies are integrating AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
Shift to Remote Leadership
70% of organizations are adopting remote leadership models, increasing demand for skills in virtual team management.
Emphasis on Financial Acumen
Over 60% of operations leaders are expected to have strong financial literacy skills as companies focus on profitability and cost management.

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