Product Coordinator - Pottery Barn Kids and Teen

Pottery Barn Kids; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Teen Furniture Product Development support role focused on sample management and assisting the design team through presentations and reviews in our San Francisco office.

You will unpack prototypes, coordinate deliveries, place orders, and track samples in PLM systems while helping prepare meetings and displays. The role requires 3–5 years in retail/product environments, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to perform light carpentry.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mac OS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word).
• 3–5 years in retail/e-commerce product or manufacturing settings.
• Strong organization and collaborative skills are essential.
• Ability to perform light carpentry and fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team throughout product development.
• Unpack and assemble furniture prototype samples for reviews.
• Coordinate deliveries to/from archive warehouse.
• Place sample orders via online system.
• Label and protect furniture samples.
• Track development samples using PLM; print Excel reports.
• Resolve sample delivery issues with logistics partners.
• Assist with furniture presentation setup as directed.
• Produce furniture mock-ups with light carpentry/fabrication.
• Prepare samples for meetings; set up agendas and recaps.
• Organize showroom and storage samples; dispatch older items.
• Send UPS packages and track shipments to overseas teams.
• Request sample fabric yardage.

Skills

Mac OS proficiency

Office suite proficiency

Excel

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Light carpentry/fabrication

Tools

PLM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

You will be an important part the Teen Furniture Product Development team, responsible for all sample management and supporting the dynamic design team throughout presentation preparations and product reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team throughout the product development process
• Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
• Unpack and assemble furniture prototype samples for design review
• Coordinate furniture deliveries to and from archive warehouse
• Place sample orders using our online ordering system
• Label and wrap furniture samples to protect them
• Track development samples using PLM (product lifecycle management) software and print reports in excel
• Pro-actively resolve sample delivery issues with internal warehouse and external logistics partners
• Assist with furniture presentation set-up as directed by design team
• Produce furniture mock-ups: light carpentry, craft and fabrication skills required for producing visual displays and furniture mock-ups
• Product Development meeting preparation: sample set-up, coordinate meeting agenda and produce meeting recap
• Continually organize samples in the office, packing and sending out older items right away to keep showrooms and storage rooms clear
• Send out UPS packages and send out tracking to overseas teams
• Request sample fabric yardage

Criteria

• 3-5 years of work experience with a retail/e-commerce product or manufacturing company
• Must work on-site in the San Francisco office and perform in a corporate environment
• You are creative, crafty and able to perform light carpentry and fabrication tasks
• Proficiency in MAC OS and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a tight deadline driven environment
• Self-starter and problem solver who is driven, motivated and always has a positive attitude
• Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Love to work collaboratively in a group and have innate willingness to dig in and contribute

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 $21.50-$23.65/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.