Designer, Furniture - Pottery Barn Teen

About the role

You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Teen Furniture Design team, responsible for design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Our team is committed to creating beautiful, safe and innovative furniture.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop original furniture designs that reflect Pottery Barn Teen’s design philosophy and aesthetic.
• 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.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design feasibility and market viability.
• Strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials and pricing.
• Evaluate designs for optimal manufacturing and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and manage presentations to present design content and samples to senior leadership.
• Understand and adhere to the product development calendar, ensuring all assigned deadlines and key milestones are met.

Criteria

• Minimum 5 years furniture design experience
• Degree in Design or equivalent experience
• Must have an aspirational taste-level with an eye for interiors and designer aesthetic
• Experience designing product with pricing and construction in mind
• Strong attention to design details when reviewing technical drawings
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs (Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot, AutoCAD)