Visual Coordinator, Graphics
About the Team
Are you passionate about our products and the role of Visual Merchandising to contribute to the overall product experience for the customer? Based in San Francisco, the Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Visual Team is responsible for creating compelling seasonal floor sets in partnership with cross-functional merchant partners, while maximizing retail sales and supporting our brands' big bets. It is our job to attract and retain customers by delivering an outstanding and engaging customer experience through visual merchandising. We want to draw customers into our Pottery Barn Kids & Teen retail stores by having innovative displays that inspire and catch the attention of our customers.
Responsibilities
- Design and write copy for kids' and teen visual books, submit proofs and coordinate edits with merchant teams and print production.
- Compile weekly visual memos from visual team requests, create mockups, and coordinate with store operations and field teams.
- Pull and maintain seasonal frame inserts, manage archives, and coordinate printing and shipment to stores.
- Update and create seasonal retail floorplans for internal meetings and store setups.
- Create vector illustrations and Photoshop mockups for floor set projects and in-store events.
- Develop spec sheets and manage the creation and distribution of retail graphic props.
- Organize and archive setup photos, edit images, and distribute Lightroom albums to teams.
- Assist with signage projects, including edits of seasonal core signage, promotional signage production, and store-specific requests.
- Support in-house signage and marketing production, including hangtags, headers, and boards for internal meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
- Strong knowledge of typography, layout design, and color theory.
- Ability to create vector illustrations and photo mockups.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work, especially under tight deadlines.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects with precision, manage timelines and maintain high standards for quality and consistency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and field partners.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to archive and retrieve design files, images, and assets efficiently.
- Comfortable working as part of a team and taking feedback to improve designs, while also showing initiative in self-directed tasks.
Qualifications
- Experience in visual merchandising or graphic design.
- Understanding of retail environments and customer behavior.
- Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and practices.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom).
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
- Strong knowledge of typography, layout design, and color theory.
- Ability to create vector illustrations and photo mockups.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work, especially under tight deadlines.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects with precision, manage timelines and maintain high standards for quality and consistency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and field partners.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to archive and retrieve design files, images, and assets efficiently.
- Comfortable working as part of a team and taking feedback to improve designs, while also showing initiative in self-directed tasks.
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 $23.85- $26.83 per 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 Thursday and Friday as optional in the office.