Designer, Furniture - Pottery Barn Teen
Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA
•$72,000 - $84,000•Onsite
About The Position
You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Teen Furniture Design team, responsible for design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Our team is committed to creating beautiful, safe and innovative furniture. Working under the leadership of the Vice President and Head Design Manager, your primary responsibility will be to lead the design process from ideation to execution, ensuring that our products align with our brand vision, market trends, and customer needs.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years furniture design experience
- Degree in Design or equivalent experience
- Must have an aspirational taste-level with an eye for interiors and designer aesthetic
- Experience designing product with pricing and construction in mind
- Must be technically versed in bedroom and upholstery product categories and wood finishes
- Strong attention to design details when reviewing technical drawings
- Fully proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs (Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot, AutoCAD)
- This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco offices
Nice To Haves
- Are passionate about design, style and decorating.
- Have a deep appreciation for the brand's aesthetic and are excited to create products that delight our customer.
- Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.
- Love to work collaboratively in a group and have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute.
- Are curious, adaptable, and always looking for ways to elevate the product and the customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and develop original furniture designs that reflect Pottery Barn Teen’s design philosophy and aesthetic.
- Demonstrate a clear design point of view, driving innovation and creativity each season.
- Identify key design trends and analyze the market to bring new aesthetics and functions to the team.
- Create new design concepts with ideation, mood boards, sketching, 3D modeling and complete specs.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design feasibility and market viability.
- Strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials and pricing.
- Evaluate designs for optimal manufacturing and cost effectiveness.
- Develop and manage presentations to present design content and samples to senior leadership.
- Understands and adheres to the product development calendar, ensuring all assigned deadlines and key milestones are met.
Benefits
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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 and learning programs
- Speaker series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
