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About the Role

You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Teen Furniture Design team, responsible for the design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the design process from ideation to execution, ensuring products align with brand vision, market trends, and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop original furniture designs reflecting Pottery Barn Teen’s design philosophy and aesthetic.
• Demonstrate a clear design point of view, driving innovation and creativity each season.
• Identify key design trends and analyze the market to bring new aesthetics and functions to the team.
• Create new design concepts with ideation, mood boards, sketching, 3D modeling, and complete specs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design feasibility and market viability.
• Apply strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials, and pricing.
• Evaluate designs for optimal manufacturing and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and manage presentations to present design content and samples to senior leadership.
• Understand and adhere to the product development calendar, ensuring all assigned deadlines and key milestones are met.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years furniture design experience.
• Must have an aspirational taste-level with an eye for interiors and designer aesthetic.
• Experience designing product with pricing and construction in mind.
• Must be technically versed in bedroom and upholstery product categories and wood finishes.
• Strong attention to design details when reviewing technical drawings.

Skills

• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• CAD
• 3D rendering programs (Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot, AutoCAD)

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years

Education Level

• Degree in Design or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $72,000 - $84,000

Benefits

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series

About the Company

• Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States.
• Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow.
• We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home.
• We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago.
• What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate.
• Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Equal Opportunity

• Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.