About the Role
The Design Coordinator supports the team with sample management, presentation materials, vendor communication, general organization and task management.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the production of design concepts as directed by Designers
- Track department samples and designs
- Maintain presentation boards
- Maintain Sourcing Spreadsheet
- Prepare department for weekly meetings
- Manage all new and past season product samples
- Resolve sample issues and work closely with agents and vendors
- Be involved in product development cycle and calendar
- Maintain status reports on all product development projects
- Send samples for personalization testing
- Update and maintain seasonal product information
- Keep sample room organized
- Shipping of specs and reference samples
Requirements
- Bachelors or Design degree (or experience in related field)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline driven environment
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in MAC and PC
- Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel
- Familiarization with PLM or similar software
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus
- Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC
- Ability to converse over a telephone
- Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 70 pounds on a limited basis
- Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- PLM or similar software
- Adobe Creative Suite
Location
- office
Work Type
- full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelors or Design degree
Salary/Compensations
- $25-$29/hr
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI 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, learning programs, and 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.
- These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry.
- We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.
- 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.
