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About the Role
You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Kids Furniture Design team, responsible for the design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Our team is committed to creating beautiful, safe and innovative furniture. You will work collaboratively across design, engineering, sourcing and merchandising teams to bring compelling and commercially successful designs to life.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Guide the product development team to design according to business needs
- Possess strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials and pricing
- Serve as the main communicator between global offices, vendors, merchants and sourcing
- Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports
- Drive the calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met
- Determine workload and recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of furniture design experience
- Minimum 3 years of management experience
- Degree in Design or equivalent experience
- Aspirational taste-level with an eye for interiors and designer aesthetic
- Experience designing product with pricing and construction in mind
- Technically versed in bedroom and upholstery product categories and wood finishes
- Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skill excellence in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs
- Must be onsite in the San Francisco offices
Skills
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- CAD
- 3D rendering programs
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 7 years furniture design experience
- 3 years management experience
Education Level
- Degree in Design or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $112,100 - $133,150
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, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.
- 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.