Sr Designer, Furniture - Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Sr Designer for Furniture will lead furniture design from concept to launch, serving as a key leader on Rejuvenation’s design team. The role develops and executes designs that reflect the brand’s customer mindset and quarterly concepts, translating seasonal ideas and market trends into solutions that meet business needs. The position focuses on outdoor furniture and upholstery collections and works closely with design leadership, merchants, vendors, global offices, domestic partners, and cross-functional teams throughout product development. The designer develops concepts, models, renderings, technical specifications, vendor feedback, finishes, and product assortments. The role also helps maintain design resources and development tracking, presents ideas and strategies to leadership, supports a creative team culture, leads and develops the design team, and ensures that design choices align with the brand’s sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

At least 5 years of product design experience, with a focus on furniture for home retailers.
A proven track record of designing home products on a quarterly launch timeline.
A portfolio that includes families of upholstery and outdoor furniture.
Knowledge of furniture manufacturing, including upholstery, woodworking, and metal construction techniques.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Proficiency in 3D programs, including Rhino and KeyShot.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present ideas and design strategies.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Experience using design strategies to achieve business goals.
High standards for quality, integrity, and design.
Attention to detail, strong time management, and a collaborative approach.
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 living spaces each quarter, aligned with the brand’s quarterly concepts.
Conduct historical design and market research to create concepts and strategies for outdoor furniture and upholstery collections.
Use 3D CAD software such as Rhino to create models for presentation renderings and technical specifications.
Create concept renderings in KeyShot for key milestone meetings.
Create technical specifications for vendors to use in quoting and development.
Create clear comment sheets with feedback for furniture development vendors.
Work with global offices, vendors, and domestic partners to develop designs that meet target price points and manufacturing capabilities.
Attend bi-weekly calls with overseas partners to nurture and maintain vendor relationships.
Follow standard operating procedures 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.
Work 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 product and colorway opportunities that build on core products and bring 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

Generous discount on 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.