Head Design Manager, Furniture - Pottery Barn Kids

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

2d•$112,100 - $133,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Design Manager is a key member of the Pottery Barn Kids Furniture Design team, responsible for designing, developing, and delivering new furniture collections. The role oversees all furniture categories—Bedroom, Nursery, Playroom/Occasional, and Nursery Seating—and manages the designers dedicated to each area. The manager collaborates across design, engineering, sourcing, and merchandising to bring compelling, commercially successful furniture designs to life. The role is based onsite in the San Francisco offices.

Requirements

At least 7 years of furniture design experience.
At least 3 years of management experience.
Degree in Design or equivalent experience.
Aspirational taste level and an eye for interiors and designer aesthetic.
Experience designing products with pricing and construction in mind.
Technical knowledge of bedroom and upholstery product categories and wood finishes.
Full proficiency with Mac operating systems and strong skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs.
Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco offices.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a clear design point of view and drive innovation and creativity each season.
Identify key design trends and analyze the market to introduce new aesthetics and functions to the team.
Develop design concepts through ideation, mood boards, sketching, 3D modeling, and complete specifications.
Understand business needs and guide the product development team to design accordingly.
Serve as the main communicator among global offices, vendors, merchants, and sourcing.
Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports.
Drive the calendar to ensure deadlines and key dates are met.
Determine workload and recommend processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.

Benefits

A discount on 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 supporting 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.
Potential benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities, depending on position and location.