Associate Designer, Design Studio - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma • San Francisco, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The studio is a group of print and textile designers within Product Development that creates all original art for surface design across all categories and fabrication. The Designer would be working primarily in the category of collaborations and licensing supporting our senior designer with print design, technical spec creation, color pitching, creating presentation boards, general organization, cross functional communication, tracking project status, PLM communication.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite & Adobe
• good communication skills.
• Strong Photoshop required
• Bachelors or Design degree (or experience in related field)
• Should understand how to create repeats and color match digital prints to textiles
• Very strong color eye and have keen color vision
• have an clear understanding of home design and aspirational aesthetic
• 2 years work experience in related field
• Basic understanding of design/art concepts, lexicon and skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong photoshop skills
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• PLM knowledge helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Scan, print and paint textile designs
• Assist team with spec out process, pitching color positions, printing and digitally cleaning artwork
• Organize detailed information in a fast-paced environment.
• Help with presentation boards and presentation mockups as needed
• Be involved in concept set up.
• Update and maintain seasonal product information
• Be proactive; can see what needs to be done and pitch in to help
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree