Head Design Manager, Furniture

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

11d•$112,100 - $133,150•Onsite

About The Position

You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Kids Furniture Design team, responsible for the design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Our team is committed to creating beautiful, safe and innovative furniture. Head Design Manager oversees all furniture categories—including Bedroom, Nursery, Playroom/Occasional, and Nursery Seating—and manages the designers dedicated to each area. You will work collaboratively across design, engineering, sourcing and merchandising teams to bring compelling and commercially successful designs to life.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years furniture design experience
Minimum 3 years of management 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
Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skill excellence in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs
This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco offices

Responsibilities

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
Has clear understanding of business needs and guides PD team to design accordingly
Strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials and pricing
Main communicator between global offices, vendors, merchants and sourcing
Ability to manage, mentor, and develop direct reports
Drives calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met
Determine workload; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results

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