Senior Designer, Decorative Accessories - West Elm

About the Role

As a Senior 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 Decorative Accessories categories, including, vases, trays, jewelry boxes, sculpture, wall art, garden, baskets, candlelight, and homescent for all channels. You will support the buying group’s design and development needs. You will identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, collaborate on 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

• Through clear understanding of design vision and business objectives, guide the design and development process from initial concept through approval.
• This means: 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 internal product development teams and overseas vendors to develop products.
• Partner with merchandising teams to guide designs through to the assortment stage.
• Drive workflow to the calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in related field required, home hardlines preferred.
• Degree in design or equivalent experience.
• Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering.
• Proficient with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Passionate about product design and interiors.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Loves to work collaboratively in a group and has an innate willingness to dig in and contribute to the team.
• Driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead.
• Supports others in creative thinking.
• Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.

Skills

• Strong visual design skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

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 $105,000- $125,000. 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 culture and values emphasize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available: