Artisan

AI Employees Called Artisans, Starting With An AI BDR

Strategy & Operations

$150K - $210K / 0.05% - 0.15%
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ years
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About the role

At Artisan, we’re redefining the future of work by creating AI Employees—we call them Artisans. Our mission is to replace the endless stack of point solutions with sleek, intuitive software that delivers exceptional results. We’re starting with outbound sales and our AI BDR, Ava. Ava is an all-in-one platform that combines B2B data, AI-driven email sequences, deliverability optimization tools, and more to supercharge outbound sales teams.

We’re experiencing explosive growth, closing $X million in ARR each month, and have recently raised $XX million in funding from top-tier investors. At Artisan, we view the Strategy & Operations function as a critical component of our success.

You’ll be at the forefront of tackling some of our most complex challenges—whether it’s diagnosing why “X isn’t working as expected,” diving into data to pinpoint root causes, hypothesizing solutions, or collaborating across teams to execute fixes. This role will evolve significantly as the company scales, giving you unparalleled opportunities to drive impact and grow alongside Artisan.


Key Responsibilities

General Firefighting

  • Be the go-to problem solver for novel, high-priority challenges across the organization.
  • Diagnose issues, create data-driven strategies to address them, and execute solutions effectively.
  • Act as a Swiss Army Knife, flexibly adapting to the needs of our fast-paced, scaling startup.

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Leverage analytics tools, databases, and SQL to pull reports and analyze key performance data.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor operational metrics, providing actionable insights.
  • Proactively identify trends and opportunities for improvement across teams.

System & Process Development

  • Partner with department leads to design and implement scalable systems and SOPs.
  • Drive operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies and optimizing workflows.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of new initiatives.

About You

  • 3–4 years in a similar operations role at a fast-growing startup, consulting firm, or equivalent environment.
  • Strong proficiency with Tableau, SQL, and other analytics tools.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated success working across a broad range of operational functions, consistently performing at a top-of-cohort level.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This isn’t a traditional 9-to-5 role—it’s a chance to be part of building something extraordinary.
  • Passionate about Artisan’s vision and excited to work in-office in the heart of Russian Hill, San Francisco.

Why Join Artisan?

  • Play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing company that’s shaping the future of AI in the workplace.
  • With Artisan’s explosive growth, your role will evolve alongside the company, offering significant opportunities for advancement.
  • Collaborate with a driven, talented team united by a shared mission.

Benefits

  • Full-coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous equity options—share in the success you help create.
  • Regular company off-sites and events to foster team bonding.
  • Fully stocked kitchen with food and drinks provided in-office.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be a core part of an exciting, fast-paced journey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in building the future of work.

About Artisan

At Artisan, we're on a mission to create the most advanced human-like digital workers, called Artisans, and the software operating system for startups across verticals. We're starting with sales through our Artisan Sales platform and Ava, The Sales Rep Artisan.

Our first Artisan, Ava, is a BDR who automates the entire outbound sales process and can be set up with a 10-minute conversation. Ava creates the user's ICP, prospects with her database of over 270M contacts, does lead research, crafts & sends highly bespoke email sequences, and books meetings into sales reps' calendars.

We recently launched Artisan Labs, our research lab where we're pioneering the foundational technologies required to create human-like digital workers.

This is the next Industrial Revolution.

Artisan
Founded:2023
Team Size:30
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Jaspar Carmichael-Jack
Jaspar Carmichael-Jack
Founder