Senior Designer - Gear - Pottery Barn Kids
Williams-Sonoma
- San Francisco, CA
- $92,000-106,300 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Owning proprietary print & pattern development for kids gear and accessories.
- Owning the development of licensed and collaboration artwork for gear.
- Leading the design development for new piece types and special construction innovations for gear.
- Leading the design development for food storage and gear accessories.
- Leading the design development & testing for new personalization (PZ) of gear categories
- Research and develop seasonal trends, themes, concepts, color, fabric, and styling and/or product form function and manufacturing processes.
- Create designs that support merchant line plans, assortment of strategies, price points and overall creative direction, while maintaining the brand POV (point of view)
- Create and deliver effective, cohesive product presentations to “sell” concepts to merchants.
- Ensure consistent formats cross brands divisions.
- Ensure product design spec package is complete, accurate and handed off to vendors on time.
- Communicate effectively to ensure product execution according to design intent.
- Develop and manage seasonal calendars and meet all deadlines.
- Build with the team strong, balanced assortments that include good, better, best strategy and core, “must-have” fashion items.
- Demonstrate visible leadership at the team and division level and initiate the opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Manage, coach, and develop peers.
- Oversee freelancers as needed.
- Develop SKU-level designs from conception through revisions to sample approval. Present to Head Designer for review & approval.
- Strong in print & pattern design, color palettes & trend, with a high aesthetic taste-level.
- Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Able to concept & design creatively within our different product categories - print & pattern, dimensional gear, and food storage.
- Highly organized, motivated and with a sharp eye for detail
- Deadline-driven and able to manage a calendar over multiple seasons.
- Minimum 5-7 years product design experience with a knowledge of product development process for retail.
- Degree in Design or equivalent experience.
- Excellent personality and Vendors relationships skills; functions well with a team.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office
- Create and carry foam core boards and samples for presentations.
- Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.
- Unpack boxes of samples when needed.
- 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
- 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