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

Certain spaces simply work. You instinctively want to understand why. If you're a designer who perceives both granular detail and overarching structure, who operates best in physical environments rather than concept boards, and who is convinced that well-designed, functional spaces can scale effectively, this position will put your talents into action.

We are establishing a nationwide network of 2 Hour Learning campuses—spaces where students complete a full academic day in two focused hours, then dedicate the remainder to exploring interests, developing practical skills, and staying active. Your responsibility is to make these environments memorable. Serving as the execution lead for interior environments across the network, you will establish modular standards covering layout, FF&E, play areas, and wayfinding. You will guarantee precise implementation at every location. You will visit campuses, identify overlooked issues, develop upgrade plans, and manage them from budgeting through installation.

This role differs from conventional design positions—you won't be isolated from execution. You won't simply deliver drawings and move on. You will be present to resolve installation issues, guide vendors, and gather insights that refine subsequent rollouts. If you are prepared to translate your design expertise into national-scale impact, this is the opportunity.

What You Will Be Doing

• Establish modular, self-service design frameworks for layout, FF&E, finishes, and play areas that function across varied campus environments
• Perform on-site evaluations using standardized assessment tools to measure alignment with brand standards and identify high-value enhancements
• Produce detailed, visual, budgeted recommendations for spatial improvements that support pedagogy, brand identity, and family engagement
• Manage vendor implementation on-site, maintaining adherence to design standards, financial parameters, and schedules through active quality assurance
• Complete the feedback cycle after installation by recording successes and failures, then revising operational guides to reflect lessons learned
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Designing custom, boutique environments that cannot be systematically scaled or duplicated.
• Delivering specifications and disengaging. You own the entire process from evaluation through installation.
• Waiting for complete information. This position values proactive thinking, rapid iteration, and sound judgment under uncertainty.
• Generating unrestricted creative concepts from zero. The work is tightly aligned with brand identity and operational requirements.
• Operating remotely. You will spend 50-75% of your time traveling and working on-site.
  
  

VP Of Space And Design Key Responsibilities

Guarantee that each campus provides a premium, brand-consistent, and pedagogically effective physical environment through the development and execution of scalable modular design systems that maintain quality standards.

Basic Requirements

• 5 years of experience designing and implementing multi-site environments in education, retail, hospitality, or co-working sectors
• Portfolio demonstrating completed projects that integrate aesthetic excellence with operational feasibility
• Proven ability to develop scalable, standards-driven design systems rather than singular custom environments
• Hands-on management of vendor implementation, including quality control of installations and adherence to project timelines
• Excellent documentation capabilities and communication skills with cross-functional teams, particularly non-design partners
• Available and willing to travel extensively, 50-75% of the time, throughout the United States
• U.S.-based and authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Background designing premium environments with rigorous quality expectations, such as boutique hospitality, luxury retail, or high-end residential projects
• Proficiency with spatial documentation platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, Figma, or comparable tools
• An intuitive ability to identify what elevates a space to premium quality, even within constrained budgets
  
  

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-VPofSpaceandDe