Art House hiring Chief Operating Officer in Los Angeles, California, United States | LinkedIn
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Art House is an innovative augmented reality (AR) startup dedicated to amplifying how brands connect with their audiences. We provide AR-as-a-service, enabling brands to host, publish, and distribute digital content into the physical world, fully app-less; the "Squarespace for AR."
As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive team and drive our operational growth.
Position Description:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a pivotal member of the executive team, responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and ensuring the effective execution of our strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COO will play a critical role in scaling our operations, optimizing performance, and leading our transition from an early-stage startup to a later-stage SaaS company.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Operational Strategy and Execution
> Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company’s vision and objectives.
> Design and establish business operations and policies that promote company culture and vision.
> Oversee the daily operations of the company and the work of executives in IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and other
departments.
(2) Leadership and Management:
> Grow, lead and motivate an operational team to foster employee engagement and develop a high-performing
managerial team.
> Provide mentoring and support to team members, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
> Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
(3) SaaS Growth and Development:
> Leverage experience in scaling SaaS operations from early to later stages.
> Implement strategies to drive customer acquisition, retention, and growth.
> Optimize subscription models and pricing strategies to enhance revenue.
(4) Financial Performance:
> Assist the CEO in fundraising ventures and manage relationships with partners/investors.
> Develop financial and operational strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
> Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing processes.
(5) Process Improvement:
> Optimize internal processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
> Identify opportunities for automation and streamline operational workflows.
> Implement best practices across the organization to improve overall performance.
(6) Technology and Innovation:
> Stay abreast of industry trends and developments in augmented reality and related technologies.
> Collaborate with the product development team to ensure operational readiness for new product launches and
updates.
> Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement.
(7) Risk Management:
> Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure business continuity.
> Develop and maintain crisis management plans.
Qualifications:
> Proven experience as a Chief Operating Officer or relevant role in a high-growth SaaS company.
> Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
> Experience in scaling SaaS operations from early to later stages.
> Experience in fundraising and investor relations.
> Strong understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, etc.
> Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
> Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
> Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
> Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA or other relevant advanced
degree is preferred.
Perks & Benefits:
> Opportunity to lead a team at the forefront of technological innovation.
> Competitive salary and equity options.
> Collaborative and creative work culture.
> Comprehensive benefits package, including premium health care plans.
> Travel and technology perks.
Application Process:
This is an opportunity to join the rockstAR team at Art House that is shaping the future of augmented reality. If you thrive in a role that combines structure and creativity, we want to hear from you!
Interested candidates should submit their LinkedIn profile and a brief statement of interest (one paragraph) as a LinkedIn message to the hiring manager.
Art House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Art House:
Art House is an investor-backed augmented reality (AR) startup that is innovating the way brands engage with their audiences. With a zero-code backend and zero-download frontend, our proprietary "augmented cloud" powers immersive AR experiences across many industries. From interactive billboards to living product labels to motion graphic apparel.
Since its stealth mode inception in 2017, Art House has been adopted by prominent companies like Compass in Real Estate and Paramount Pictures in Film.
Employment type
Full-time
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