Designer, Pillows - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma•New York, NY

3d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Textile Designer will work closely with the Director and team to execute the design and development of pillows for the West Elm brand. This role is an opportunity to grow with a large and successful textile business and drive innovation and incremental ideas to expand the business.

Requirements

MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design or related field
Minimum 5-7 years of design work experience, preferably in-home furnishings or textiles
Must be expert level in Adobe Creative Suite
Thorough knowledge of textiles, fabrications, printing and manufacturing techniques
Elevated taste level with a passion for home furnishings, textiles, color, interiors, and knowledge of industry trends
Ability for strategic thinking and understanding of white space in marketplace
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
Extremely organized, efficient and detail-oriented – excellent calendar adherence and ownership
Excellent time management and communication skills
Excellent cross functional skills and partnership with merchandisers and product development team
Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand

Responsibilities

Translate seasonal concept direction into cohesive and innovative collections
Consistently research industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development
Create and maintain digital concept and presentation boards
Manage all technical specifications and communication with vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM
Create and maintain visual line list and presentation in deck and board format
Produce vendor ready artwork in print and digital format for external and external partners
Manage development samples both physically and digitally
Understanding of fabric qualities and constructions, techniques, and how they affect price points, look, and end use
Design and develop product from original artwork, develop new fabrications, and core color additions within carryover collections
Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines

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