Chief of Staff, Design

Anduril

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Costa Mesa, California, United States First seen 1 day, 17 hours ago Last seen 5 hours, 36 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Lead strategic design operations and initiatives as Chief of Staff to the VP of Design, serving as both thought partner and execution lead for Anduril's centralized design function • Manage design team rituals, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration while identifying forward-thinking frameworks to operationalize design programs and support organizational growth • Requires minimum 5 years of experience scaling operations in creative environments, with demonstrated ability to work across design disciplines and communicate complex challenges to executives • Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office suite; based on-site in Costa Mesa, CA with U.S. Person clearance eligibility required • Competitive salary range of $146,000–$194,000 USD with opportunity to shape design strategy at a cutting-edge defense technology company transforming military capabilities

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Strategic Design Operations Manager to join our team. You will join the centralized design function to drive strategic objectives and operationalize Anduril Design initiatives. You will be a key partner to the VP of Design. The ideal candidate will have experience defining and executing sustainable programs and operations. If you are a team player who is passionate about the creative process and driving design work forward, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Partner with VP of Design as thought partner and executional lead
Identify forward-thinking initiatives and strategic frameworks for each discipline
Facilitate team rituals including design critiques and updates
Collaborate with functional leaders to align on key topics and craft exec-level presentations, narratives, and emails
Support planning and execution of design programs and organizational evolution of team
Proactively communicate program status, risks, and schedules
Develop, maintain, and distribute program documentation
Advocate for new tools, best practices, and stay ahead of design trends
Collaborate with Creative Operations leads to build quarterly and annual plans and capture KPIs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years in industry or agency environment
Demonstrated experience scaling operations for a critical business unit
Experience working with creative teams across disciplines with deep understanding of creative approach and design processes
Excellent communication skills and ability to frame complex challenges
Highly organized with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
A team player who is highly collaborative with the ability to execute projects with care and clarity
Knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including PowerPoint, Outlook
Deep attention to detail
Must work on-site in Costa Mesa, Ca
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
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Status:
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