Sr Designer, Furniture - Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Sr Designer for Furniture leads furniture design from concept to launch, serving as a key leader on Rejuvenation’s design team. The role translates seasonal concepts and market trends into high-quality design solutions that reflect the brand’s customer mindset and business needs. The designer collaborates with the Design Director, merchants, global offices, vendors, domestic partners, and cross-functional teams to develop furniture collections and ensure timely delivery of product-development milestones. The position supports design for upholstery and outdoor furniture, including research, concept development, 3D modeling and renderings, technical specifications, vendor feedback, finish development, and sample management. It also contributes to team development and creative culture, while ensuring design decisions support the brand’s sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

A minimum of 5–7 years of product-design experience focused on furniture for home retailers.
A proven track record of designing home products on a quarterly launch timeline.
A portfolio demonstrating experience designing families of upholstery and outdoor furniture.
Highly detail-oriented, collaborative, and skilled at time management.
Ability to inspire cross-functional partners by presenting thoughtful concepts informed by market trends, fashion, and interior designers.
Knowledge of furniture manufacturing, including upholstery and woodworking techniques and metal construction.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Proficiency in 3D programs, including Rhino and KeyShot.
Excellent communication skills and ability to present ideas and design strategies.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Experience using design strategies to achieve business goals.
High standards for quality, integrity, and design.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Design Director to develop a cohesive look and feel for living spaces each quarter, aligned with the brand’s quarterly concepts.
Conduct historical design and market research to develop concepts and design strategies for outdoor furniture and upholstery collections.
Use 3D CAD software such as Rhino to create models for presentation renderings and technical specifications.
Create KeyShot concept renderings for key milestone meetings.
Create technical specifications for vendors to use in quoting and development.
Prepare comment sheets with clear feedback for furniture vendors.
Work with global offices, vendors, and domestic partners to develop designs that fit target price points and manufacturing capabilities.
Attend bi-weekly calls with overseas partners to nurture and maintain vendor relationships.
Follow SOPs to develop finishes from concept through production approval.
Organize and maintain development samples, swatch libraries, and upholstery fabrics.
Update and maintain the design development tracker for weekly product-development meetings.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout the development cycle to ensure deliverables are handed off on time.
Participate in weekly product-development meetings and communicate development status clearly and efficiently.
Gather market research and identify design trends that can be translated into timeless designs.
Present product and concept ideas to design and cross-functional leadership teams.
Mail and track development-sample packages.
Identify a breadth of customers and develop distinct product assortments for a range of new and existing design aesthetics.
Partner with merchants to identify white space for new products and colorways that build on core products and introduce new points of view.
Help build a creative culture through curated design inspiration, historical design research, and knowledge of materials and techniques.
Lead and develop the design team to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently and on time.
Make intentional design choices that support sustainability goals and brand initiatives.

Benefits

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.
Resources for self-development.
Advisor (mentor) program.
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.