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About the Team

In Product Development and Design, we drive and manage sample development from concept through to production, working hand-in-hand with Design, Technical Design, Merchants, and Sourcing team members.

Job Description

About the Team

In Product Development and Design, we drive and manage sample development from concept through to production, working hand-in-hand with Design, Technical Design, Merchants, and Sourcing team members.

About The Role

As a Design Assistant, you will support new product lines and product development processes for each season for specific departments that reflect mood, market trends and business needs. You will work closely with Senior Management and Designers to ensure new developments are communicated to vendors overseas. You will support senior design team with day-to-day tasks in design / development process and assure all deadlines and key calendar dates are met.

Responsibilities

Seasonal Engagement

Assist Designers to organize and prepare for the weekly Product Development meetings and Work Sessions

Assist and support seasonal product presentations to the team and senior management

Assist Designers with developing specs and concept boards

Product Development Strategy

Ability toprovide insights that aligns with team objectives.

Understand effective processes and procedures to align workflow and results

Proactively support calendar to recognize milestones and key dates.

Recognize key fashion trends and understand what competition is doing

Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally

Tracks department samples and ensures all samples are approved in a timely manner.

Team Collaboration

Utilize Product Lifecyle 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.

Has ability to clearly communicate the needs with Williams Sonoma Global Operations vendor partners and sourcing in order for vendors to execute design vision

Support department business needs and is encouraged to bring new ideas for specs and concept board

Have problem solving skills to identify existing product issues that may arise

Criteria

Design Experience

Must provide a portfolio or website of current and past experience

Minimum1 yearretail product design experience

Degree in Design or equivalent experience.

(A plus) Experience in identifying and contributing trends and inspiration based on the given concept direction.

(A plus) Knowledge of constructions and technical design

Understanding and enthusiasm for the brand

Personal Leadership

Must have anaspirationaltaste-level with the willingness to learn and passion for interiors, home furnishings, color, designer aesthetic, and industry trends

Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change

Organized, efficient and detail-oriented – excellent calendar adherence

Strong time management and communication skills

Strong cross functional skills and partnership with merchandisers and product development team

Technical Proficiency

Technically versed to create detailed specs, product reviews and feedback to vendors.

Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skill excellence in Adobe Creator Suite, Illustrator (a plus for Studio), Photoshop, Computer-aided design, and work management system, (3D modeling skills is a plus)

Competencies

High aptitude and agility to organize communications

Proactive when given strategic decisions; engage in the process

Understand calendar and deliverables, sense of urgency for deadlines

Strong cross-functional collaboration and teamwork through each season

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC

Ability to converse over a telephone

Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment

This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office 4 to 5 days per week

This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting 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 :

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

Continued Learning

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

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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 $60,000 - $65,000. 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.

About Us

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.

Seniority level Seniority level Associate

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Retail

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