Assistant Designer - Everyday Decor

About the Role

As an Assistant Designer, you will support Design leaders in creating an assortment that aligns with brand positioning and target customers.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Designer leads to support development of everyday décor assortments that align with brand positioning and target customer.

• Assist in creating 3D, "in-the-round" decorative product that delivers clear storytelling and trend relevance.

• Build and maintain design packages and tech packs with accurate material, finish and construction details; ensure information is entered correctly into PLM.

• Support preparation of concept boards, presentations and seasonal narratives for internal and external partners.

• Research and compile market and trend insights specific to home décor to inform design direction.

• Support execution of design to ensure accuracy, quality and timely completion for assigned categories.

What Skills You Have

Required

• Ability to think spatially and design in three dimensions with strong understanding of form, scale and proportion.

• Knowledge of materials commonly used in home décor, including ceramics, metals, resin/plastics and soft constructions.

• Strong storytelling and presentation skills with attention to detail in surface, finish and decorative elements.

• Ability to partner cross-functionally and support vendor communication as needed.

Creative Competencies

• Strong storytelling ability - able to translate trend themes into cohesive customer-centric assortments.
• High attention to detail in spatial form, surface treatment and decorative finishing.
• Strong visual presentation skills to support concept communication internally and externally

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design (home focus), Fine Arts (Ceramics, Metals, Illustration, Sculpture) or related field

Demonstrated interest in home décor

Previous experience in home décor

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You'll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.