Assistant Designer, Bed Bath - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Design Assistant to support the product development process for sampling new designs each season.

You will collaborate with the Senior Designer and Director of Design to communicate developments to overseas vendors and keep the day-to-day design and development workflow on track. Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, preparing technical specs (CAD), organizing samples, and ensuring timely approvals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1–3 years product design experience.
• Deadline driven and organized with cross-functional/vendor skills.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and hand sketching.
• Strong Photoshop/3D rendering abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Designers to get information and specs released to all PD divisions and agents.
• Communicate with overseas vendors daily.
• Organize and manage tracking, shipments, developments, finish standards, and reporting.
• Revise samples and send clear communications to vendors.
• Develop technical specs (CAD) to send out to vendors.
• Prepare design team for cross-functional team meetings.
• Track department samples and ensure timely approvals.
• Work well in a fast-paced cross-functional team and communicate effectively.
• Follow interior design trends including materials and finish trends.
• Apply Sustainable Design practices to reduce production impact.

Skills

3D modeling

CAD

Photoshop

InDesign

AutoCAD

Rhino

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication

Education

Design degree or equivalent

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the Team

You will be part of the Pottery Barn Furniture and Lighting team. Responsible for driving the Bathroom hardlines category business as well as supporting the larger team. This is a supportive team that encourages growth and shares best working practices.

We encourage motivated and creative applicants to apply. This is a rewarding fast paced environment.

About the Role

As a Design Assistant, you will support the product development process for sampling new designs each season. Work closely with Senior Designer and Director of Design to ensure new developments are communicated to vendors overseas. You will support the senior design team with day-to-day tasks in design and development process.

Responsibilities

• Areas of focus: Bathroom furniture, faucets, cabinet hardware, bath wall fixtures, mirrors, and wall mounted cabinets. Also support main PB furniture team as needed.
• Assist Designers to get information and specs released to all PD divisions and agents.
• Communicate with multiple overseas vendors daily.
• Organize and manage tracking, shipments, developments, finish standards, and reporting.
• Revises samples and sends clear communication to vendors.
• Develop technical specs (CAD) to send out to vendors.
• Prepare design team for cross-functional team meetings.
• Tracks department samples and ensures all samples are approved in a timely manner.
• Must be a good communicator. Able to work with in a fast-paced cross functional team.
• Follow interior design trends including material and finish trends
• Sustainable Design – interested and knowledgeable about current best practices to reduce our impact in production.

Criteria

• Minimum 1 to 3 years product design experience.
• Degree in Design or equivalent experience.
• Deadline driven, organized and good at managing cross-functional and vendor relationships.
• Ability to usea computerforextendedperiod of time.
• Passion and interest in furniture and product development with a willingness to learn.
• Hand Sketching skills required.
• Ability to render and use Photoshop to mockup new design concepts required.
• 3D modeling skills needed.
• 2D CAD design skills for creating specifications needed.
• Ability to put together design mood boards
• Software Required:
• Rhino - 3D modeling
• AutoCAD – creating product specifications.
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office

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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$31.33 - $34.80/hour. 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.