Role: lab Senior Editor
Department: designboom lab
Location: Remote
Reports to: Director & Strategy Lead, designboom lab
Collaborates with: Business Development, Partner Success, and Editorial Teams
about designboom
Our mission is to bring together the worlds of design, architecture, art, and technology, fostering creative thought and global dialogue. We are driven by a philosophy of ‘Utopian Optimism’ and a ‘What If’ mindset, believing in the power of design to shape a better future.
Core beliefs and ethos
The successful candidate will be an active embodiment of our core philosophy. We are a catalyst, a movement of makers, believers, and optimists. We believe that design is not decoration, but transformation. It is how we learn to see, connect, and rise. Our approach is Utopian Optimism: a belief that one idea, one spark, can outshine the noise and move us forward. We believe in building the light, turning energy into beauty, and chaos into clarity. This movement begins with the thought: What if!
designboom values (what we seek)
We expect the designboom lab Senior Editor to champion our three core values in their leadership and execution:
Intentionally Curious: They ask the right questions during the production phase to ensure we aren’t just hitting a deadline, but actually answering the client’s core need.
Disrupt Playfully: They find creative ways to solve logistical problems. When a timeline is tight, they find the “playful disruption” that makes it work without compromising quality.
Fearlessly Meaningful: They are the guardian of quality. They are unafraid to push back on content that feels flat or corporate, ensuring every published piece carries the designboom mission.
the role: lab senior editor
As we evolve into a consultancy model, the lab Senior Editor acts as the day-to-day anchor of the studio.
While the lab Director focuses on high-level strategy, client acquisition, and training the Business Development team, you are responsible for the execution and delivery of those promises. You ensure the studio machine ticks along flawlessly day-to-day.
You will transition from purely editing text to managing the lifecycle of complex campaigns. You are the traffic controller, the quality guardian, and the lead that, together with our Partner Success Team, ensures that our Tier 1 campaigns are delivered on time, on brief, and with the signature “Utopian Optimism” voice.
key responsibilities
1. Tier 1 Campaign Execution
Execution Lead: Once the lab Director and BDs have sold a Tier 1 strategy, you take ownership of the delivery. You translate the concept into a production schedule, assignment list, and final output.
Editorial Oversight: direct the editorial angle of campaigns. While you may delegate writing, you are responsible for the final polish, ensuring the tone matches the strategy defined by the Director.
Client Delivery: Act as the primary editorial touchpoint for Partner Success Managers during the production phase. You ensure that client feedback is incorporated without diluting the designboom voice.
2. Studio Operations & Workflow
Pipeline Management: You are the owner of the production calendar (ClickUp). You manage traffic, assign tasks to the Visual Designer, PSMs and Editors, and ensure no deadlines are missed.
Resource Allocation: Together with the lab director, you identify bottlenecks before they happen. If the team is overloaded, you flag and propose solutions (e.g., freelance support or timeline adjustments).
Process Discipline: You enforce the “rules of engagement.” You ensure that BDs and PSMs provide complete briefs and assets before production begins, protecting the creative team from administrative chaos.
3. Quality Assurance & Reporting
The Final Gatekeeper: No Tier 1 content leaves the studio without your approval. You check that all deliverables (articles, social captions, newsletters) meet the high editorial standards of designboom.
Campaign Wrap-Ups: Together with DAAily Reporting and Data Team, you oversee the compilation of designboom’s data and editorial sentiment for Post-Campaign Reports. You provide the lab Director with the “Success Story” details needed to secure client renewals.
goals and KPIs (annunal 2026)
Operational Efficiency
On-Time Delivery: Maintain a 100% on-time delivery rate for Tier 1 campaigns.
Workflow Optimization: Reduce the “Time to Publish” cycle by streamlining production, and Clients’ review and approval processes.
Quality & Client Satisfaction
Brief Accuracy: Ensure 95% of first drafts meet the strategic brief set by the lab Director (minimizing internal revision rounds).
Execution Quality: Contribute to client retention by ensuring the day-to-day handling of their content is professional, smooth, and high-quality.
Team Management
Resource Utilization: effectively manage the workload of junior editors to prevent burnout while maximizing output.
requirements
Experience: 4+ years in digital publishing, managing editorial calendars, or studio/agency project management.
Managing Editor Skillset: You are an excellent editor, but you are an even better organizer. You find satisfaction in a perfectly organized schedule.
Tools: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite as well as Project Management software (ClickUp) and CMS platforms.
Communication: Clear, concise, and authoritative. You can manage expectations with internal teams and keep projects moving.
Industry Knowledge: A genuine passion for design, architecture, and art. You understand the content of the design world.
application
Are you interested in learning more? Please send your detailed application, including CV, availability and salary expectations to job@designboom.com
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