Head Design Manager, Furniture - Pottery Barn Kids

Pottery Barn Kids; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health & vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. seeks a Head Design Manager for Pottery Barn Kids Furniture Design to lead the creation of new collections.

You will oversee multiple furniture categories, mentor designers, and work with design, engineering, sourcing, and merchandising teams to deliver innovative, safe and commercially successful products. The role requires strong knowledge of furniture construction, materials and pricing, plus excellence in Mac-based design tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years furniture design experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Degree in Design or equivalent experience.
• A aspirational taste level with interior designer aesthetic.
• Experience designing product with pricing and construction in mind.
• Technical knowledge of bedroom and upholstery categories and wood finishes.
• Proficient in Mac OS with Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear design point of view, driving innovation and creativity each season.
• Identify key design trends and analyze the market to bring new aesthetics and functions to the team.
• Create new design concepts with ideation, mood boards, sketching, 3D modeling and complete specs.
• Guide PD team to design according to business needs.
• Maintain strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials and pricing.
• Serve as main communicator between global offices, vendors, merchants and sourcing.
• Mentor and develop direct reports.
• Drive calendar to meet deadlines and key dates.
• Determine workload; optimize processes to improve workflow and results.

Skills

Design leadership

Furniture design

Mentoring

Market trend analysis

3D modeling

Creative direction

Design review

Storytelling visuals

Education

Design degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

3D rendering

Job description

About the Role

You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Kids Furniture Design team, responsible for the design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Our team is committed to creating beautiful, safe and innovative furniture. Head Design Manager oversees all furniture categories—including Bedroom, Nursery, Playroom/Occasional, and Nursery Seating—and manages the designers dedicated to each area. You will work collaboratively across design, engineering, sourcing and merchandising teams to bring compelling and commercially successful designs to life.

Job Description

About the Role You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Kids Furniture Design team, responsible for the design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Our team is committed to creating beautiful, safe and innovative furniture. Head Design Manager oversees all furniture categories—including Bedroom, Nursery, Playroom/Occasional, and Nursery Seating—and manages the designers dedicated to each area. You will work collaboratively across design, engineering, sourcing and merchandising teams to bring compelling and commercially successful designs to life.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear design point of view, driving innovation and creativity each season


• Identify key design trends and analyze the market to bring new aesthetics and functions to the team


• Create new design concepts with ideation, mood boards, sketching, 3D modeling and complete specs


• Has clear understanding of business needs and guides PD team to design accordingly


• Strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials and pricing


• Main communicator between global offices, vendors, merchants and sourcing


• Ability to manage, mentor, and develop direct reports


• Drives calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met


• Determine workload; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results

Criteria

• Minimum7 yearsfurniture design experience


• Minimum 3 years of management experience


• Degree in Design or equivalent experience


• Must have an aspirational taste-level with an eye for interiors and designer aesthetic


• Experiencedesigning product with pricing and construction in mind


• Must be technically versed in bedroom and upholstery product categories and wood finishes


• Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skill excellence in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs


• This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco offices

We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

Benefits Just For You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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

Your Journey in 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 and learning programs


• 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 $112,100- $133,150. 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.