Designer, Functional Accessories - Pottery Barn

About the role

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

• Schedule and create agenda for the weekly Product Development meetings and Work Sessions
• Absorb business results and support changes that arise from weekly business meetings
• Assist and support seasonal product presentations to the team and senior management
• Design and develop specs and concept boards while managing concept all the way through product approval
• Support the Director to manage and collaborate with the rest of the team

Requirements

• Seasonal Engagement
• Ability to provide insights and training that aligns with team objectives
• Contribute effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results
• Proactively support calendar to recognize milestones and key dates
• Develop strong business acumen to support each season; understand brand and financial goals, support business and seasonal strategy
• Recognize key fashion trends and analyze what competition is doing to bring new business opportunities or trends to the team
• Team Collaboration
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management shared with cross-functional teams to review status of development process
• Has strong cross-functional partnership with Williams Sonoma Global Operations country partners, merchants, sourcing, engineering, and color team
• Support department business needs and ability to bring new ideas for specs and concept board
• Problem solving skills to identify existing product issues that may arise

Qualifications

• Design Experience
• Must provide a portfolio or website of current and past experience
• Minimum 3 years retail product design experience
• Degree in Design or equivalent experience
• Experience designing Entryway, Ledges & Shelves, Modular Systems, Jewelry Storage, Fireplace Collections, Baskets, Planters is a plus!
• Experience in identifying and contributing trends and inspiration based on the given concept direction
• Mass manufacturing experience in retail environment
• Knowledge of constructions and technical design
• Understanding and enthusiasm for the brand
• Personal Leadership
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
• Highly organized, efficient and detail-oriented
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent cross functional skills and partnership with merchandisers and product development team
• Demonstrate visible leadership at the team and division level, and initiate opportunities for continuous improvement
• Technical Proficiency
• Must be technically versed in 3d modeling and rendering and creating detailed specs
• Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skill excellence in Adobe Creator Suite, Illustrator and photoshop
• Proficiency in excel and PowerPoint

Skills

• Understand brand aesthetic, a creative and inspirational thinker
• Not only are you design minded, but also business minded
• High aptitude and agility to organize communications
• Proactive when making strategic decisions; engage in the process
• Understand calendar and deliverables, sense of urgency for deadlines
• Confidence in cross-functional collaboration and teamwork through each season and process

Benefits

Benefits include 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, continued 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. 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. The expected starting pay range for this position is $85,000-$90,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.