Design Coordinator, Tabletop - Pottery Barn

About the Team

You will be a part of a collaborative team responsible for driving and managing sample development from concept through to production, working together with Design, Technical Design, Merchants, and Sourcing team members. As part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our Product Development and Design team brings customer-centered, trend-forward products to life through seasonal collaboration, innovation, and cross-brand alignment.

Responsibilities

• Help support weekly Product Development meetings by ensuring all samples are set up for review in a timely manner
• Maintain updated Sample Request Reports
• Ensure all samples are on track to arrive for milestone meetings and deadlines
• Manage, track, and request all samples between factories, warehouse and showrooms
• Proactively maintain organized sample spaces by keeping products stored in a manner that fosters a safe environment to conduct business
• Auxiliary the Merchant and Sourcing teams with their sample-related needs and photo sample check-out list
• Archive all development samples and maintain an accurate Archive lists
• Communicate to design team incoming samples for weekly review

Requirements

• Create styles and update information in our PLM system related to our product development life cycle
• Keep Excel spreadsheets up to date
• Communicate with overseas offices and vendors to give notes on product sampling, revisions and timelines
• Label each sample with barcode, and print barcodes when sample gets wrapped to leave building
• Auxiliary with concept set up which involves gathering, delivering and setting up samples in the showroom, creating presentation boards and color charts

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
• Professional communication style in interacting with colleagues, overseas offices and vendors
• Attention to detail, assertive, with strong organizational skills

Skills

• PLM experience
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities over time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel/Powerpoint

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

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $25 - $29/hour. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Monday through Friday.