Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations
Minted
Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Saturday, June 1, 2024
The Role:
The Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations will drive the growth and performance of the artist community who participates on the Minted platform, the ‘supply-side’ of our ever-growing creative goods marketplace. This role is ideal for a data-driven and strategic thinker who also has a passion for design, art, or mission-driven businesses. You will be a member of our Artist Relations team, which supports, engages, develops, and retains Minted’s talented community of independent artists, at the heart of our mission. You will help us build and use data-driven processes that help us scale to serve a community of thousands of artists and designers from around the world. This role will collaborate cross-functionality with our Analytics, Product Management, Merchandising, Brand, Finance, and Marketing teams.
We’re open to hiring in San Francisco. Our SF-based team has an in-person 3x a week schedule.
As part of our recruitment process, we want to ensure the security and legitimacy of all communication channels. Therefore, please be advised that all official correspondences from our team will be sent from email addresses ending with "@minted.com"
You will:
- Lead artist-focused strategic projects, such as maximizing Minted’s economic value proposition for artists and developing retention strategies for key talent
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on our artist community and the competitive landscape for artists and designers
- Create, monitor, and analyze reporting to understand the health and performance of the artist community. Share key insights and recommendations with leadership
- Develop programs and strategies for specific segments of artists, including top-selling artists and artists who are new to the community
- Support artist compensation policy and systems, ensuring we have a fair, transparent, and motivating incentive structure
- Manage & improve business processes that support our goals
- Partner with our Product Management/Engineering teams and external vendors to manage and scale artist systems and tools
- Roll up your sleeves on tactical execution needed to support our business priorities and the artist community
You are:
- Very strong quantitative and analytical thinker
- An extremely organized person who enjoys process and process design
- Adept at communicating data and quantitative insights to a variety of audiences, including people who are less data-oriented than you are
- Mission-oriented person who enjoys helping others and who remains positive when faced with problems.
- Passionate about art, design, or mission-driven businesses
You have:
- 4-6 years of work experience. Management consulting, project management, or data analysis experience preferred
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Experience with SQL and analytics software is a plus. Aptitude for tools and process design and automation
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Compensation:
The compensation range for the role applies to both employment offers and Minted employees actively working in the role. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.
Geo Base Full Salary Range 0 - Includes SF Bay Area $105,300 - 157,950 (Midpoint $131,625)
This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and stock options.
Benefits:
Benefits will be effective the first of each month following your initial hire date.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employer Paid Wellbeing Apps (e.g. Headspace and Calm)
- Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Friends and Family Discount
About Minted:
Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.
We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.
At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.
Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.
Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.
How Our Process Works:
Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.