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# Chief of Staff at VSCO

- **Company:** VSCO
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39/jobs/8632353002

## Job description

## About VSCO

For years, we've helped photographers create their work. Now we're building what comes next.

VSCO exists for photographers. Not as a side feature, not as an afterthought, but as the whole point. We build the connected system photographers rely on, and we've spent over a decade earning the trust of a global creative community that takes the craft seriously.

Photography is at an inflection point. AI is reshaping what's possible for creative work, and that's where our mission shines. VSCO is building the full photographer's workflow: from creating and editing your work, to delivering it to clients, to running your business. All of it built thoughtfully, with photographers leading the way. We believe the future of photography tools creates more space for creativity, handling the busy work so photographers can focus on the craft.

If you care about craft, community, and what technology can unlock for creative people, this is the work. We're a mission-driven and focused company where your work ships quickly, is meaningful, and reaches tens of millions of people worldwide. You'll have a real say in what we build and how we build it. We hire people who don't wait to be asked, naturally connect the dots, care about the quality of what they ship, and believe the best outcomes come from building together.

## About You

Most business education happens from a distance. This role puts you in the room where it's made.

We're hiring a Chief of Staff who gets genuine energy from making things run well, and who wants to learn how a real company grows by doing the actual work, not studying it. You'll work directly with VSCO's CEO to drive execution across the full company: owning high-stakes projects, building the operating rhythms that keep a fast-moving team aligned, and making sure what matters on Monday actually happens by Friday.

You'll touch everything: planning, hiring, product, go-to-market, finance, and culture. You'll be trusted to figure things out without waiting to be asked. In return, you'll get something genuinely rare: direct mentorship from a deeply experienced CEO, unfiltered access to how strategic decisions get made, and a front-row seat to building a company that helps photographers turn their passion into a profession.

If you're 5+ years into your career, are wired to execute, and want to compress a decade of business education into a few years of real work, this is that opportunity.

This role reports directly to the CEO and is based out of our San Francisco, CA office (minimum 3 days/week in office).

The Day-to-Day

Operating Rhythm & Execution

- Own the company's operating cadence: weekly leadership syncs, monthly business reviews, quarterly and annual planning
- Track priorities, decisions, and commitments across the leadership team; make sure nothing important falls through the cracks
- Build lightweight systems that keep teams aligned and moving without adding bureaucracy

CEO Partnership

- Be the CEO's closest day-to-day operational partner: anticipate needs, manage inbound priorities, and protect focus on the highest-leverage work
- Serve as a strategic sparring partner to the CEO: pressure-test ideas, challenge assumptions, and help sharpen thinking before it goes anywhere important
- Prepare the CEO for high-stakes conversations with crisp briefing materials, clear decision framing, and the right context
- Draft memos, strategic updates, and communications on behalf of the CEO; act as a trusted proxy when the CEO can't be in the room

Cross-Functional Projects

- Lead initiatives that don't fit neatly inside one function: planning processes, org design, go-to-market launches, vendor relationships, internal tooling
- Identify where cross-functional work is stalling; surface ownership gaps, resolve friction, and drive follow-through
- Be the person who can be dropped into any problem and trusted to figure it out

Company Operations & Culture

- Support board meeting prep, investor communications, and company-wide all-hands
- Partner with our People team on headcount planning, new hire onboarding, and leadership team offsites
- Help design and communicate internal processes that reflect how VSCO works and what it stands for

## Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in operations, consulting, strategy, business development, or a cross-functional startup role
- Demonstrated ability to run complex, multi-stakeholder projects from kickoff to completion
- Strong systems thinker: you build processes that scale, not workarounds that hold
- Executive partnership: you are comfortable partnering with the CEO and other senior executives, asking difficult questions, challenging assumptions respectfully, and driving accountability across leadership teams
- Excellent written communicator: you write clearly and concisely, whether it's a decision memo or a company update
- Strong synthesizer: you take ambiguous information and turn it into clear recommendations that reduce complexity and help people drive outcomes quickly
- High judgment and discretion: you know what to escalate, what to handle, and what to let go
- Genuinely curious about business: how companies grow, how teams operate, how decisions get made
- Fluent using AI tools: you use them to work faster and think better, not as a substitute for judgment, are able to elevate others to use them in a best-in-class way

What Makes You Stand Out

- Teams you've been part of move faster and with more clarity after you join them
- You've consistently taken on more than your title suggested, and delivered
- Operational problems you drive get solved with extreme ownership
- You've operated as the "glue" on a team before, making everyone around you more effective
- You turn messy information into clear recommendations that people can act on
- When you don't know the answer, you find it instead of letting yourself get blocked
- You write a good memo. Not verbose. Concise
- You want to become a better business leader, and you understand that the fastest path is doing real work alongside someone great

Why VSCO?

We value the creative process and our employees' opinions. Input is encouraged, regardless of your position or title. We want to work with people who are driven and demonstrate initiative in taking our mission to the next level.

We believe in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us human, welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We're proud to foster diverse perspectives within VSCO as we continue to build an inclusive culture.

## Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for bonuses and equity (i.e. stock options). The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks are also offered for this position.

## About VSCO

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: VSCO is a connected system for photographers, providing professional editing tools, client galleries, studio management, portfolio websites, and a creative community to help photographers build a sustainable business.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded with $100M total, Series B stage)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Joel Flory and Greg Lutze

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Creative Tools & Software, Photography, Social/Community
- **Target customers**: B2C (primarily aspiring and professional photographers) and B2B (freelance photographers, studios)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To give photographers the tools, the system, and the community to build a photography business that lasts—on their own terms.

## Products & Services
- **VSCO Membership**: Pro-level photo and video editing tools, AI features, and business tools for client work. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/)
- **VSCO Hub**: Client gallery and studio management platform (launched 2024).
- **Portfolio Websites**: Tools for photographers to build professional portfolio sites.
- **Canvas**: A creative community feature (launched 2025).
- **VSCO Capture**: A camera app for professional-grade mobile photography (launched 2025).
- **Workspace**: Business management tools for photographers (launched 2025).
- **VSCO One**: A unified subscription offering (launched 2026).
- **Studio Pro**: Advanced studio management software (launched 2026).
- **AI Lab**: Internal research and development for AI-powered creative tools (launched 2025).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$100M**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Accel Partners, Glynn Capital, Icon Ventures, Obvious Ventures. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about)
- **Growth Signals**: VSCO has been aggressively expanding its product suite through acquisitions (Rylo in 2019, Trash app in 2020, Facet in 2024, Táve's Studio Manager in 2025, The Freelance Photographer in 2025) and launching new products (Canvas, Workspace, AI Lab, VSCO Capture, Studio Pro, VSCO One). The company is clearly pivoting from a mobile editing app to a full-stack business platform for photographers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand & Community**: A globally recognized brand with a loyal community of millions of photographers, built over 15 years.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire photographer workflow—from editing and AI tools to client management, portfolio hosting, and business operations—creating a sticky, all-in-one ecosystem.
- **AI Focus**: Active investment in generative AI through a dedicated AI Lab, positioning them at the cutting edge of creative tools.
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: A clear track record of acquiring and integrating complementary technologies and teams (Facet, Táve, The Freelance Photographer) to rapidly expand product capabilities.

## Strategic Focus
- **Platform Expansion**: Transforming from a photo editing app into a comprehensive business system for photographers.
- **AI Integration**: Leveraging AI (including tools like ChatGPT, TensorFlow) to enhance creative workflows and business efficiency.
- **Professionalization**: Shifting focus from casual creators to professional and aspiring professional photographers who need business tools.
- **Community Monetization**: Building a sustainable business model around subscriptions (VSCO One) and professional services.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on "Championing Customers," "Hyperfocus on Outcomes," and "Winning Together." The culture is described as collaborative, modest, and ambitious. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Work Model**: Hybrid. The San Francisco office serves as a "shared hub for intentional connection," with employees gathering twice a year for in-person collaboration. Flexible remote work is also supported. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vsco/faq/workplace-perception)
- **Benefits**: Flexible Time Off, 401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid parental/medical/caregiver leave, monthly tech & well-being stipend, and access to Peloton, Wellhub, One Medical, Spring Health, and Headspace. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Compensation**: Competitive base pay plus stock options for all new hires, ensuring shared ownership in the company's success.
- **Tech Stack**: Modern and diverse, including AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Go, React, React Native, Swift, Python, TensorFlow, Kafka, Snowflake, and more. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Growth & Development**: Promotes from within, provides customized development tracks, and uses an OKR operational model to align goals and priorities.

## Sources
1. [VSCO About Page](https://www.vsco.co/about)
2. [VSCO Careers Page](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
3. [VSCO Greenhouse Job Board](https://boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39)
4. [Built In VSCO Profile](https://builtin.com/company/vsco/faq/workplace-perception)

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