Designer, Design Studio - Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on Williams-Sonoma, 

401(k) plan and other investment opps

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a designer to lead in-house rug and textile design within the Studio in Product Development. You will work with sourcing and vendors to develop original art at a strategic value and ensure production readiness.

The role requires strong design sense, weaving knowledge, and digital art skills, with 4+ years in related work. On-site in San Francisco, Monday–Thursday, with optional Friday travel for production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field is preferred.
• Strong weaving knowledge and yarn/color impact understanding.
• Aspirational design with cost-conscious approach.
• Digital art skills required; hand drawing helps.
• 4+ years in related industry preferred.
• Good command of home design aesthetics and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Design all in-house rugs, jacquards and yarn dyes.
• Create concepts and present to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Meet with vendors to discuss design and cost capabilities.
• Pitch colors and stay current with trends and fabrics.
• Follow production timelines and maintain category organization.
• Travel as needed for production.
• Set up concepts digitally and in showroom spaces.
• Collaborate with contractors as needed.

Skills

Strong design sense

Technical experience in fabrication

Bachelor's degree

Weaving understanding

Cost engineering

Digital art skills

Hand drawing

4+ years experience

Home design understanding

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

About the Team

The studio is a group of print and textile designers within PD that creates all original art for surface design across all categories and fabrication.

About The Role

This is a designer level position within the Studio in Product Development. This designer would be responsible for designing all inhouse Rugs, yarn dyes and Jacquard. They would be working directly with sourcing and the vendors to create high quality original art at a strategic value.

Responsibilities

• Designing all in-house rugs, jacquards and yarn dyes
• Creating concepts and presenting to leadership and cross functional team members
• Meeting with vendors to discuss design and cost capabilities
• Pitching colors
• Keeping up on trends, qualities and fabrications
• Following up on production timelines
• Maintaining organization in category
• Travel when needed for production
• Setting up concept digitally and in physical showrooms spaces
• Collaborating and working with others
• Working with contractors when needed
• Should be able to physically move samples or manage the movement when needed

Criteria

• Strong design sense meeting strong technical experience in the above fabrication.
• Bachelors or Design degree (or experience in related field)
• Should understand weaving and how different yarns effect color and quality
• Aspirational design sense with a strong cost engineering skillset
• must have strong digital art skills. Hand drawing, sketching and painting is a plus
• have 4 plus work experience in related industry
• should have understanding of home design and aesthetic
• should be able to communicate clearly and have a collaborative spirit
• this role requires being onsite in the 151 union street san francisco office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office

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 $72,000 - $84,000. 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.