Sr Designer, Textiles - Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma•Portland, OR

About The Position

As the Senior Textiles Designer for Rejuvenation, you will lead textile design across home categories including rugs, bedding, throw pillows, blankets, quilts, bath textiles, outdoor textiles, drapery, and more. You will be a key design-team leader from concept through launch, translating seasonal concepts and market trends into solutions that meet business needs. The role partners with the Design Director, merchants, vendors, overseas partners, and cross-functional teams to develop cohesive seasonal collections and assortments. It includes leading design reviews and presentations, developing color palettes and custom artwork, overseeing textile development and quality standards, and managing the team’s priorities and deliverables. The position also involves domestic and international market travel 2–4 times per year and making intentional design choices that support the brand’s sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

5–7 years of product design experience, with a focus on textiles for a retail brand.
At least 4 years of rug product development experience, including hand-knotted, flatwoven, and hand-loomed constructions.
At least 3 years of experience managing others, including delegating projects, coaching career planning, and setting clear expectations for deliverables.
A track record of building seasonal textile assortments across home categories on a quarterly launch timeline.
Knowledge of textile design and manufacturing for home products, including weave structures, dyeing techniques, print and pattern styles, trim details, and production standards.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Ability to create seasonal color palettes aligned with existing products and new seasonal concepts.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present ideas and design strategies.
Experience working within a four-quarter brand calendar.
Strong organization and time management, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Experience using design strategies to achieve business goals.
High standards for quality, integrity, and design.
Highly detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to manage time effectively.
Ability to inspire cross-functional partners through thoughtful concepts informed by market trends, fashion, and interior designers.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Design Director to develop a cohesive look and feel for bedrooms and living rooms each quarter, aligned with quarterly brand concepts.
Identify customer groups and develop distinct product assortments for a range of new and existing design aesthetics.
Partner with merchants to identify product and colorway opportunities that build on core products and bring forward new points of view.
Lead weekly product review meetings and quarterly design presentations.
Create seasonal collection color palettes that build on the brand’s core assortment and quarterly concepts.
Create custom illustrative artwork for bedding, throw pillows, wallpaper, and other products.
Direct vendors on new collections and provide feedback on print and pattern alterations.
Maintain textile quality standards and consistent color stories with vendors through lab dips and pom selection.
Prepare quarterly design presentations featuring inspiration, color palettes, custom patterns, CADs, and vendor samples.
Introduce techniques and materials that meet quality expectations and price points and reflect market trends.
Participate in weekly product development meetings and own the textile design team’s development cycle.
Create seasonal pairings for textile assortments and quarterly bedding and living-room looks.
Work with overseas partners to produce designs on schedule each quarter.
Travel to domestic and international markets 2–4 times per year to assess vendor capabilities and build cohesive textile assortments.
Create specification packs for vendor communication and maintain quality, standards, and production requirements.
Produce and manage sample-comment documents.
Participate in virtual and in-person vendor meetings to keep design and sampling on schedule.
Lead and develop the Textiles design team by identifying quarterly priorities.
Build a creative culture through curated design inspiration, historical design research, and knowledge of materials and techniques.
Build accountability within the design team so deliverables are completed efficiently and on time.
Support sustainable goals through intentional design choices aligned with the brand’s sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Generous discount on all WSI brands.
401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
Health benefits, including dental and vision insurance and 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.
Self-development resources.
Advisor (mentor) program.
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.