Designer, Gear, Print & Pattern - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

49d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Designer for Gear Development, you will design Pottery Barn Kids gear products, including backpacks, food storage, and travel products, as well as nursery diaper bags and accessories. You will design products using style, theme, and mood. You will present to the Design Director for approval. Looking for a high taste-level for print and pattern, color, and general design aesthetic. Work with Senior Designer to develop proprietary and licensed designs for gear, water bottles, food storage and gear accessories. Develop gear, luggage, and food storage through to final TOP stage. Able to create print repeat layouts as well as engineered graphics to translate to all different piecetypes. Assist in development of nursery & baby gear. Owns the development of new personalized font styles within each season, from concept to final testing.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years product design experience
Degree in Design or equivalent experience
Design skills, creative and inspirational thinker, deadline driven.
Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator
Knowledge of product development process for retail
Strong attention to detail - cognizant of measurements and color
Print knowledge
This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office

Responsibilities

Translate trends into concepts that respond to business needs (e.g., price points, geographic considerations) for the relevant product category.
Develop SKU-level designs from conception through revisions to sample approval. Present to Head Designer for review and approval.
Create presentation boards.
May present products and concepts to Merchandising.
Gather market data on key fashion trends considering such elements as fabrication, materials, color schemes and designs.
Identify ideas to be developed.
Track department samples and ensures all samples are approved in a timely manner.
Work with overseas merchandising partners
Meet product development deadlines from Concept to final Production for each season

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