Senior Designer, Decorative Accessories - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma • New York, NY

109d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As a Senior Designer – Decorative Accessories, you will design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs. Under the leadership of senior team members, you will own the development process for each product from sketch to approval. You will design and manage product for the Decorative Accessories categories, including, vases, trays, jewelry boxes, sculpture, wall art, garden, baskets, candlelight, and homescent for all channels. You will support the buying group’s design and development needs. You will identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, collaborate on design presentations to senior management, and ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in related field required, home hardlines preferred.
• Degree in design or equivalent experience.
• Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering.
• Proficient with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Guide the design and development process from initial concept through approval.
• Gather relevant inspiration reference based on design direction.
• Research market for new product ideas and competitive set.
• Create design renders, orthographic specs and comment forms that are clear and concise for overseas vendors.
• Lead design presentations.
• Assist with setup and styling of seasonal product presentations.
• Manage decision making daily for functional categories.
• Correspond with internal product development teams and overseas vendors to develop products.
• Partner with merchandising teams to guide designs through to the assortment stage.
• Drive workflow to the calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met.
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Travel as needed to factories and buying shows domestically and internationally.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees