Assistant Designer, Textiles - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma•New York, NY

58d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Designer will work closely with the Head Design Manager to execute the design and development of textile products within the Flooring and/or Pillows categories for the West Elm brand. Reporting into the Head Design Manager, this role will be responsible for helping to ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.

Requirements

MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
Degree in Textile Design or related field
Adobe Creative Suite and MS office suite are essential.
Minimum 1 years of design work experience, preferably in-home furnishings or textiles
Must be skilled at CAD. And able to manipulate artwork, mockups and generate colorways
Passionate about design, art, color & textiles with a strong sense of color
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
Extremely organized, efficient and detail-oriented
A self-starter who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and brings a strong can-do spirit
Excellent time management and communication skills
Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand

Responsibilities

Manage all technical specifications including the tech packs and CADs
Support the development process through daily communication with the cross functional partners and vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM
Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally
Create and maintain visual line list decks and presentation decks
Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
Create and maintain digital Pipeline
Assist into researching new ideas, fabrications, and materials
Present ideas and design concepts to Head Design Manager and category designers
Consistently research industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development

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