About the Role
You will be a key member of the Pottery Barn Teen Furniture Design team, responsible for design, development, and delivery of new furniture collections. Our team is committed to creating beautiful, safe and innovative furniture. Working under the leadership of the Vice President and Head Design Manager, your primary responsibility will be to lead the design process from ideation to execution, ensuring that our products align with our brand vision, market trends, and customer needs.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and develop original furniture designs that reflect Pottery Barn Teen's design philosophy and aesthetic.
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.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design feasibility and market viability.
Strong knowledge of furniture engineering, construction, materials and pricing.
Evaluate designs for optimal manufacturing and cost effectiveness.
Develop and manage presentations to present design content and samples to senior leadership.
Understands and adheres to the product development calendar, ensuring all assigned deadlines and key milestones are met.
You…
Are passionate about design, style and decorating.
Have a deep appreciation for the brand''s aesthetic and are excited to create products that delight our customer.
Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.
Love to work collaboratively in a group and have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute.
Are curious, adaptable, and always looking for ways to elevate the product and the customer experience.
Criteria
Minimum 5 years furniture design experience
Degree in Design or equivalent experience
Must have an aspirational taste-level with an eye for interiors and designer aesthetic
Experience designing product with pricing and construction in mind
Must be technically versed in bedroom and upholstery product categories and wood finishes
Strong attention to design details when reviewing technical drawings
Fully proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and 3D rendering programs (Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot, AutoCAD)
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:
Your Journey in Continued Learning
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.
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.