Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · 3 months ago
Assistant Designer, Textiles - West Elm
55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expWilliams-Sonoma, Inc. is a leading home furnishings retailer, and they are seeking an Assistant Designer for their West Elm brand. The role involves collaborating with the Head Design Manager to design and develop textile products, ensuring product development deadlines are met, and maintaining communication with cross-functional partners and vendors.
Retail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage all technical specifications including the tech packs and CADs
Support the development process through daily communication with the cross functional partners and vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM
Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally
Create and maintain visual line list decks and presentation decks
Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
Create and maintain digital Pipeline
Assist into researching new ideas, fabrications, and materials
Present ideas and design concepts to Head Design Manager and category designers
Consistently research industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development
Qualification
Required
MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
Degree in Textile Design or related field
Adobe Creative Suite and MS office suite are essential
Minimum 1 years of design work experience, preferably in-home furnishings or textiles
Must be skilled at CAD. And able to manipulate artwork, mockups and generate colorways
Passionate about design, art, color & textiles with a strong sense of color
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
Extremely organized, efficient and detail-oriented
A self-starter who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and brings a strong can-do spirit
Excellent time management and communication skills
Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand
This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office
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
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
Company
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marta Benson
CEO Pottery Barn Brands
Jeff Howie
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Digital Commerce 360
2024-05-04
2024-05-04
Springfield Business Journal
2024-04-30
Company data provided by crunchbase