Editorial Director, Substack

West Hollywood

Reports To: CEO
Salary: $140K - $170K/year
Company: Lifestyle Brand
Location: West Hollywood
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace: On-site
Starting Date: Immediate
Benefits: Yes

Company Overview

A leading American design and architecture studio renowned for its bold, sculptural aesthetic and richly layered interiors. The brand spans luxury residential, hospitality, and product design—blending art, architecture, and fashion into immersive spatial experiences. Known for redefining modern California design with an expressive, editorial edge.

Description

Seeking an exceptional Editorial Director to lead the Studio’s Substack platform at the intersection of design, fashion, travel, and culture. Launched in December and already ranked among the top on Substack’s leaderboard, the platform is growing rapidly and now requires a dedicated editorial lead to elevate its voice and expand its reach.

This full-time, in-office role is based in Los Angeles and works closely with the Founder and CEO to shape, refine, and protect the personal tone and vision of the platform.

Responsibilities

Lead Editorial for the Substack

    Manage the weekly editorial calendar from concept to publication. Collaborate with the studio’s external writer, contribute original writing, and edit all content to ensure it reflects the founder’s distinctive voice—always polished, personal, layered, and sharp.

Protect and Evolve the Voice

    Partner with the founder to articulate and translate ideas into clear, compelling, and elevated storytelling. Contribute to defining how the brand communicates across all editorial channels.

Curate Products for Affiliate

    Identify and recommend fashion, design, beauty, and travel products aligned with the platform’s aesthetic and editorial sensibility. Maintain a clear understanding of the intersection between curation, taste, and conversion.

Oversee Partnerships

    Manage collaborations and brand integrations across the Substack platform, ensuring all content feels organic, creative, and true to the world built by the founder. This includes ideation, execution, and coordination with external partners.

Collaborate Across Studio

    Work in close coordination with the studio’s Social Media and PR teams to time and amplify editorial content. Maintain alignment across platforms and ensure synergy between the Substack and the broader Studio ecosystem.

Support Other Editorial Projects

    Occasionally contribute to additional editorial efforts including book projects, gallery storytelling, and other creative studio initiatives.

Qualifications

    8+ years of experience in design, fashion, or lifestyle media (e.g., Wallpaper, Vogue, T Magazine, The Gentlewoman, etc.).
    Proven writer and meticulous editor with excellent instincts and a strong point of view; capable of capturing nuance and tone to elevate storytelling.
    Deep cultural fluency in design, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle with a gift for contextual curation.
    Experience in affiliate strategy, brand partnerships, and multi-channel content planning.
    Highly collaborative, organized, and adaptable.
    Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, creatively demanding environments.
    A natural storyteller with sophisticated visual sensibility and editorial taste aligned with the studio’s world.

Benefits Overview

    Health Insurance – employer-supported medical coverage options for team members.
    401(k) with Employer Contributions – plan confidently for your financial future.
    3x Summer Fridays – enjoy extended weekends during the summer season.
    Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrual increases with tenure.
    Parking Benefits – on-site or covered parking available to team members.
    Studio Wellness Programming – alternating Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT sessions every Thursday.
    Studio Culture & Events – regular team gatherings, celebrations, and creative programming to foster connection and collaboration.
    In-Studio Amenities – kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages to support a comfortable and energized workday.