Designer, Decorative Accessories - West Elm Kids

About the Role

As a Designer – Decorative Accessories, you will design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs. Under the leadership of senior team members, you will own the development process for each product from sketch to approval. You will design and manage product for the Kids Decorative Accessories categories, including, toys, mobiles, plushies, seasonal decor, storage and organization, wall art, mirrors and functional accessories. You will support the buying group’s design and development needs, identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, lead design presentations to senior management and ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met. You will recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.

Responsibilities

• Gather relevant inspiration reference based on design direction.
• Research market for new product ideas and competitive set.
• Create design renders, orthographic specs and comment forms that are clear and concise for overseas vendors.
• Lead design presentations.
• Aid with setup and styling of seasonal product presentations.
• Manage decision making daily for functional categories.
• Correspond with product development internal teams and overseas vendors to develop products.
• Drive workflow to the calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met.
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Travel as needed to factories and buying shows domestically and internationally when WSI and governmental agencies deem it safe to do so.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in related field required.
• Degree in design or equivalent experience.
• Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software: SolidWorks/ Rhino and Keyshot.
• Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook are essential.
• Experience with project management tools is a plus: Airtable, PLM, etc.

Qualifications

• Passionate about design, style, and decorating.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• An understanding of Kids related products and design considerations.
• Loves to work collaboratively in a group and has an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with their team.
• A true business owner; comfortable with decision making and calculated risk-taking for the benefit of their business.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes for hard and soft goods.
• Driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead.
• Supports others in creative thinking and thinks innovation is critical in a business environment.
• Pride themselves on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.
• Naturally challenges themselves and others to grow.

Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for hard and soft goods.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Project management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands.
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
• Paid health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
• Tax-free commuter benefits.
• A wellness program that supports 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, such as an advisor (mentor) program, career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Our 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.