AI Coordinator - Pottery Barn Kids & Teen

Pottery Barn Kids; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discount on WSI brands

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an AI Creative Production Coordinator to drive day-to-day AI image workflows.

You will coordinate with the AI Creative Manager, production, studios, and cross-functional partners to translate creative direction into high-quality AI imagery and assets for site launches. Ideal candidates have formal photography/post-production experience, familiarity with generative AI tools, and a strong eye for brand-consistent imagery.

Qualifications

• Formal photography or post-production background.
• Experience with generative AI tools and AI-assisted workflows.
• Strong visual judgment to evaluate AI imagery against brand standards.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to evolving AI tools.
• Experience delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and realistic timelines.
• Degree in Arts, Visual Design or Graphic/Web Design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly AI production workload with the AI Creative Manager.
• Prepare image assets for internal AI tools and site launches.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to determine product pairings and scenes.
• Build milestones and communicate successes and roadblocks.
• Run source imagery through internal AI tools and ensure quality.
• Review and QA all AI-generated images for brand consistency.
• Collaborate with color retouchers to enhance styling.
• Create comps, communicate timelines, and provide status updates.
• Work with tech teams to enhance AI tools.
• Identify, troubleshoot issues related to AI outputs and timelines.
• Support ongoing AI image requests and asset refreshes.
• Help evolve Pottery Barn Kids brand standards for AI imagery.

Skills

Photography background

AI tools experience

Visual judgment

Adapt to AI tools

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Quality eye

Education

Arts/Visual Design degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Project management systems

Photography

Job description

Job Description

About the Team

Creative Services is a dynamic team of talented, digital designers, digital production artists, art directors, studio managers, media producers, and writers. We work closely to create inspiring images, videos, emails, social and web pages to bring our brand to life for our customers. We also collaborate with our cross-functional partners in eCommerce, Product Development, and Brand marketing to name a few! We are all about sharing creative ideas and support each other to not only do our best, but also to build a strong sense of community. Come join our team!

About The Role

The AI Creative Production Coordinator will support the AI Creative Manager in driving the day-to-day execution of AI-generated images. This role will be the key coordination contact between creative, production, studios, and cross-functional partners to translate creative direction into high-quality AI-assisted imagery. From coordinating source assets and running images through AI workflows to reviewing outputs, providing comps, managing timelines, and preparing final assets, you will play a key role in bringing new imagery and asset refreshes to life.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Work with AI Creative Manager to coordinate daily, weekly and monthly AI production workload needs to ensure final image delivery meets deadlines and priorities.
• Coordinate, organize, and prepare image assets for internal AI tools and workflows in preparation for each site launch and ongoing asset needs.
• Work with AI Creative Manager to partner with creative and cross-functional teams (merchandising, ecom, marketing) to determine product pairings and scene environments for AI-generated images.
• Support AI Creative Manager and Creative Director of Production to build and maintain milestones and to communicate successes and roadblocks.
• Run source imagery through internal AI tools, ensuring assets are properly prepared and meet established creative and technical requirements for product pages and marketing.
• Review and QA all AI-generated images for quality, brand consistency, and product accuracy before routing for review and approval.
• Work with digital color retouchers to improve props, scenes or details needed to enhance the styling and scale of the products.
• Create and present comps, communicate project timelines, and provide clear status updates to ensure alignment across creative and cross-functional partners.
• Work with tech teams to enhance AI tools to streamline process and improve product accuracy.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and elevate issues related to AI outputs, source assets, workflows, or timelines to the appropriate partners.
• Support ongoing AI image requests, including creation of new imagery, asset refreshes, iterations, and updates across digital platforms.
• Support and help evolve Pottery Barn Kids & Teen brand standards for product pages and AI-generated/AI-assisted imagery.

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
• A technologically and data-driven business
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
• We're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
• We're passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
• We get to be creative daily
• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
• We have fun!

We're excited about you because...

• Formal photography or post-production background
• Experience working with generative AI tools, AI-assisted image creation, or digital asset generation workflows
• Strong visual judgment and ability to evaluate AI-generated imagery against creative direction, brand standards, and source assets
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to evolving AI tools, workflows, and creative technologies
• Worked in fast-paced environments to deliver high-quality work
• Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize workflows, and communicate realistic timelines
• Good eye for quality, lighting and styling
• Degree in Arts, Visual Design or Graphic/Web Design

Technical Competencies Required

• Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop
• Project or Content Management Systems
• Photography

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success, and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

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

Continued Learning

• 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

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration). This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $31.80-$36.58/hr. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

About Us

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.