Head of Space Design, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $200,000/year USD

Certain spaces simply work. You instinctively want to understand what makes them succeed. If you're a designer who grasps both granular detail and overarching systems, who comes alive in physical environments rather than conceptual presentations, and who knows that exceptional, functional design can be replicated at scale, this position channels your expertise into meaningful work.

We are establishing a nationwide network of 2 Hour Learning campuses. These facilities enable students to complete a full academic day in two focused hours, then dedicate the remainder of their time to passion projects, practical life skills, and physical activity. Your responsibility is to create spaces that leave lasting impressions. As the execution leader for interior environments throughout our network, you will establish modular frameworks for layout, FF&E, play areas, and navigation. You will guarantee precise implementation at each location. You will visit campuses in person, identify issues that escape others' attention, develop upgrade plans, and shepherd them from budget approval through installation.

This role differs from conventional design positions by keeping you connected to the work itself. You won't produce drawings and disengage. Instead, you'll be present to troubleshoot installations, guide vendors, and gather insights that refine subsequent deployments. If you're prepared to transform your design expertise into nationwide influence, this opportunity delivers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Build modular, self-service design frameworks for spatial layout, FF&E, finishes, and play environments that replicate effectively across varied campus settings
• Execute on-site evaluations using standardized assessment tools to measure alignment with brand criteria and identify high-value enhancements
• Produce detailed, visual, financially scoped proposals for facility improvements that support pedagogy, brand identity, and family engagement
• Manage vendor performance on location, maintaining adherence to standards, budgets, and schedules through hands-on quality assurance
• Complete the feedback cycle after installation by recording outcomes, lessons learned, and revising operational guides accordingly
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Crafting custom, boutique environments that resist standardization or replication.
• Delivering specifications and stepping back. You maintain ownership from assessment through final installation.
• Expecting complete information before acting. This position values proactive decision-making, rapid iteration, and sound judgment under uncertainty.
• Generating design work without constraints. All deliverables must align tightly with brand guidelines and operational realities.
• Operating primarily from an office. Expect to be in the field 50-75% of your time.
  
  

Head Of Space Design Key Responsibilities

Guarantee that every campus provides a premium, brand-consistent, and pedagogically effective physical environment by developing and implementing modular design frameworks that maintain quality at scale.

Basic Requirements

• 5 years of experience designing and executing multi-location environments in education, retail, hospitality, or co-working sectors
• Portfolio demonstrating completed projects that integrate visual excellence with operational feasibility
• Proven track record developing scalable, standards-driven design systems rather than singular bespoke projects
• Hands-on management of vendor implementation, including installation quality control and schedule adherence
• Excellent documentation capabilities and communication skills with cross-functional teams, particularly non-design personnel
• Prepared and able to travel regularly, 50-75% of the time, throughout the U.S.
• Currently based in the U.S. and authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Background designing premium environments with rigorous quality standards, such as boutique hospitality, luxury retail, or high-end residential projects
• Proficiency with spatial documentation platforms like AutoCAD, Revit, Figma, or comparable tools
• An intuitive understanding of what elevates a space to premium quality, even within budget constraints
  
  

About 2 Hour Learning

Education is broken, but 2 Hour Learning is proving it doesn’t have to be. They’re tearing down the outdated one-size-fits-all model and replacing it with AI-driven personalized learning that helps kids master academics in just two hours a day.

With students consistently ranking in the top 1-2% nationally and the top 20% achieving an astonishing 6.5x growth, they’re proving that smarter learning is possible. At 2 Hour Learning, it’s talent and performance that matter.

They offer a dynamic, on-campus and remote-friendly environment where innovators, educators, and AI specialists can be a part of fixing a broken school system.

2 Hour Learning is reprogramming learning for the AI era.

Here’s How They’re Fixing It.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5700-US-Paterson-HeadofSpaceDes