Careers
Build the work
you want to be known for.
Kumu is a small studio with outsized ambition. We hire people who sweat the details, think in systems, and care deeply about the craft of what we ship.
Why Kumu
A studio built around the work — and the people who make it.
Senior-led teams
No layers between you and the work. Every project is staffed with the people who'll actually ship it.
Real ownership
You'll lead engagements, present to clients, and shape the studio's direction.
Time to make it good
We scope honestly so designers and strategists have the runway craft requires.
Benefits that match the bar
Competitive salary, full health and dental, four weeks PTO, learning budget, and hybrid flexibility.
Open roles
Now hiring.
Don't see your role? We're always interested in meeting exceptional designers, strategists, and producers.
Design
Senior Brand Designer
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Design
Senior Brand Designer
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Lead identity systems for ambitious brands — from typographic foundations to motion, packaging, and digital expression.
What you'll do
- Concept and craft brand identity systems end-to-end
- Pitch and present work directly to founders and CMOs
- Mentor mid-level designers and set craft standards
- Partner with strategists to translate insight into form
What we're looking for
- 6+ years in brand or editorial design at an agency or in-house studio
- A portfolio with at least three identity systems shipped to market
- Mastery of typography, layout, and design systems
- Comfort directing illustrators, photographers, and motion designers
Strategy
Information Architect
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Strategy
Information Architect
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Map content, taxonomies, and navigation models for complex digital products and large marketing properties.
What you'll do
- Audit existing content and define IA strategies for redesigns
- Build sitemaps, taxonomies, and content models
- Run card sorts, tree tests, and usability studies
- Collaborate with UX and engineering on CMS structure
What we're looking for
- 4+ years in IA, content strategy, or UX research
- Deep familiarity with structured content and headless CMS patterns
- Strong systems thinking and writing skills
- Experience with enterprise or multi-brand digital ecosystems
Product
Senior UX/UI Designer
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Product
Senior UX/UI Designer
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Shape interfaces that feel inevitable. You'll move from research and flows to pixel-perfect screens and prototypes.
What you'll do
- Design end-to-end user flows for web and mobile products
- Build and maintain component libraries in Figma
- Prototype interactions and partner closely with engineering
- Facilitate workshops with clients and internal teams
What we're looking for
- 5+ years designing digital products at a studio or product company
- Fluent in Figma, prototyping tools, and modern design systems
- A portfolio that shows craft, rationale, and shipped outcomes
- Working knowledge of accessibility (WCAG) and responsive design
Strategy
UX Researcher
Full-time · Remote (PT/MT)
Strategy
UX Researcher
Full-time · Remote (PT/MT)
Lead generative and evaluative research that grounds our design decisions in real human behavior.
What you'll do
- Plan and run interviews, diary studies, and usability tests
- Synthesize insights into actionable opportunity areas
- Build research repositories and share findings across teams
- Coach designers on lightweight research practices
What we're looking for
- 4+ years in applied UX or design research
- Experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods
- Excellent storytelling and stakeholder communication
Account Management
Account Director
Full-time · Vancouver
Account Management
Account Director
Full-time · Vancouver
Own senior client relationships. You'll be the trusted partner clients call first — and the internal champion of their work.
What you'll do
- Lead a portfolio of 3–5 strategic accounts
- Drive scoping, contracting, and account growth
- Partner with creative and project leads to keep work on strategy
- Forecast revenue and report on account health
What we're looking for
- 8+ years in agency account management or client services
- Track record growing six- and seven-figure accounts
- Calm under pressure; excellent written and verbal communication
Account Management
Account Manager
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Account Management
Account Manager
Full-time · Vancouver / Remote
Be the day-to-day connective tissue between clients and the studio. Keep momentum, clarity, and trust high.
What you'll do
- Manage day-to-day client communication on active engagements
- Run status meetings, write recaps, and track action items
- Partner with producers on scope, schedule, and budget
- Spot opportunities to grow the work organically
What we're looking for
- 3+ years in account management at a creative or digital agency
- Highly organized with sharp written communication
- Curiosity about design, brand, and culture
Operations
Design Producer
Full-time · Vancouver
Operations
Design Producer
Full-time · Vancouver
Plan and protect the work. You'll choreograph teams, timelines, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.
What you'll do
- Build project plans, schedules, and resource forecasts
- Run stand-ups and remove blockers for design teams
- Track scope, hours, and burn against estimate
- Continuously improve studio operating rhythms
What we're looking for
- 4+ years producing design or digital projects
- Fluency in tools like Notion, Linear, Harvest, or similar
- Bias toward clarity, structure, and calm execution
Don't see your role?
Send a note and a portfolio. If your work resonates, we'll find a way to talk.