Head Design Manager, Furniture - Pottery Barn Kids
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, including Bedroom, Nursery, Playroom/Occasional, and Nursery Seating, and manages the designers dedicated to each area. The Head Design Manager works collaboratively with design, engineering, sourcing, and merchandising teams to bring compelling and commercially successful designs to life. The role requires a clear design point of view, creative leadership, knowledge of market trends, and the ability to guide product development around business needs, pricing, construction, and technical considerations. It also serves as the main communicator among global offices, vendors, merchants, and sourcing teams, while managing and developing direct reports and keeping work on schedule. This position is onsite in the San Francisco offices. The expected starting pay range is $112,100–$133,150; actual pay depends on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Compensation may also include benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities. The position is not eligible for relocation assistance, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will not sponsor employment-based immigration for this role.
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, with an eye for interiors and a designer aesthetic.
- Experience designing products with pricing and construction in mind.
- Technical proficiency in bedroom and upholstery product categories and wood finishes.
- Full proficiency with Mac operating systems.
- Excellent skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs.
- Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco offices.
Responsibilities
- Oversee design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections across Bedroom, Nursery, Playroom/Occasional, and Nursery Seating categories.
- Manage the designers dedicated to each furniture category.
- 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 using ideation, mood boards, sketching, 3D modeling, and complete specifications.
- Understand business needs and guide the product development team to design accordingly.
- Apply knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials, and pricing.
- Serve as the main communicator among global offices, vendors, merchants, and sourcing teams.
- Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports.
- Drive the calendar to ensure deadlines and key dates are met.
- Determine workload and recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, sourcing, and merchandising teams to bring designs to life.
Benefits
- Generous discount on Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands.
- 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
- Health benefits, dental insurance, and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
- Tax-free commuter benefits.
- 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 merit and bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
