Designer, Furniture - Pottery Barn Teen

Pottery Barn Teen; San Francisco, California, Jacksonville (CA, MO, FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Furniture Designer who will play a pivotal role in developing creative and functional furniture designs. This position involves collaborating with a dynamic team to execute the design process for seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with brand objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong design aesthetic and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. If you are passionate about furniture design and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous discount on all brands

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design for home goods and furniture.
• Proficiency in Mac OS and design software including SketchUp and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Execute the entire design process for seasonal furniture collections.
• Research and develop trends, themes, and styling for furniture designs.

Skills

Product Design

SketchUp

Illustrator

Photoshop

AutoCAD

3D Rendering

Communication with Vendors

Sketching

Project Management

Job description

About the Role

As a Furniture Designer, you will be under the direction of the Furniture Design Vice President and Head Design Manager. You will develop big ideas, graphic concepts and furniture designs that achieve overall product strategy and merchant objectives on a seasonal basis. You will manage design execution for upholstered seating and wood furniture, leading the product development process by working with major international home-goods manufacturers/vendors.

Responsibilities

• Execute entire design process for a given season.


• Research and develop seasonal trends, themes, concepts, color, fabric and styling and/or product form, function and manufacturing processes.


• Own the Occasional Seating category which includes bean bags, occasional chairs, sectionals, soft seating, vanity/desk seating, dorm headboards, new fabrics and furs.


• Design into the storage and study category which including desks, bookcases and vanities.


• Repeatedly create furniture designs that support merchant needs lists, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.


• Ensure product design package is complete, accurate and handed off to engineers, in-country partners and vendors.


• Maintains brand "Point of View" each season in collaboration with internal business partners.


• Create and deliver effective, cohesive product presentations to "sell" concepts to merchants.


• Communicate effectively through the design lifecycle.


• Focus on seasonal calendars and meet all deadlines.


• Strong organizational skills and scheduling skills.


• Demonstrate effective cross-functional & vendor-relations skills.


• Track samples and organize sample set-up to ensure all is approved in a timely manner.

You...

• Love to work collaboratively in a group and have innate willingness to dig in and contribute.


• Driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead.


• Innovative thinking and supportive of others in creative thinking.


• Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for details.

Criteria

• Minimum 5 years of product design experience in home goods & furniture.


• Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skilled excellence in SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and additional 3D rendering programs.


• Demonstrates strong attention to detail with the ability to design and manage multiple projects/seasons simultaneously.


• Strong sketching and ideation skills.


• Solid experience communicating with international vendors.


• High level of design aesthetic.


• 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 $80,000 - $85,000. 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.