VP, Product Development - Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma•Portland, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Vice President, Product Development you will set the visual and creative direction for the Rejuvenation brand. You will lead the Product Development team across all product categories. You will oversee the Design team, each season translating concepts into cohesive product design, developing designs that reflect the market and customer/business trends.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years home furnishings product design experience
Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years prior experience in people development and leadership
Is an Aesthetic Visionary with strong business acumen and the ability to translate vision into business results.
Outstanding interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people across different roles within the organization. Must possess strong presentation skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Thrive in a high energy and fast paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and react to rapidly changing business needs and priorities.
Must be adept at project management, anticipating periods of high volume and working with your team to plan for intense workload.
Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong cross functional partnerships
Ability and willingness to execute tactical work as well as demonstrate the ability to think strategically.
Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsibilities

Gather market data on key fashion trends considering such elements as fabrication, materials, color schemes and designs looking forward to next season.
Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends.
Drive global conceptual vision and creative direction for the Rejuvenation brand
Present and sell seasonal concepts to merchandising team and Senior Leaders
Identify big business ideas to be developed and ensure Head Design Manager has clear understanding of product line.
Ensure that all final design details and pre-production samples are approved by Head Design Manager (with Sourcing and Production Management). Resolve escalated issues.
Provide input to seasonal concepts for floor plan development and catalog design/pagination.
Develop staffing and succession plans. Interview candidates and approve division s final candidates.
Determine workload for staff; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
Provide direction and clarify objectives. Evaluate and appraise performance.
Mentor, educate and develop creative staff.
Participate in key company strategic initiatives and steering committees.
Present seasonal product information (inspirations and facts) to field.
Present boards to merchants.
Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

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