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Pottery Barn · 1 day ago

Designer, Functional Accessories - Pottery Barn

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Pottery Barn is a leader in home lifestyle and retail, and they are seeking a Functional Accessories Designer to support new product lines and development processes. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure product concepts align with market trends and business needs while meeting all deadlines.

Consumer GoodsHome DecorHome RenovationManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Schedule and create agenda for the weekly Product Development meetings and Work Sessions

Access business results and support changes that arise from weekly business meetings

Assist and support seasonal product presentations to the team and senior management

Design and develop specs and concept boards while managing concept all the way through product approval

Ability to provide insights and training that aligns with team objectives

Contribute effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results

Proactively support calendar to recognize milestones and key dates

Develop strong business acumen to support each season; understand brand and financial goals, support business and seasonal strategy

Recognize key fashion trends and analyze what competition is doing to bring new business opportunities or trends to the team

Utilize Product Lifecycle Management shared with cross-functional teams to review status of development process

Has strong cross-functional partnership with Williams Sonoma Global Operations country partners, merchants, sourcing, engineering, and color team

Has ability to clearly communicate the needs with Williams Sonoma Global Operations vendor partners and sourcing in order for vendors to execute design vision

Support department business needs and ability to bring new ideas for specs and concept board

Have problem solving skills to identify existing product issues that may arise

Must provide a portfolio or website of current and past experience

Minimum 3 years retail product design experience

Degree in Design or equivalent experience

Experience designing (Entryway, Ledges & Shelves, Modular Systems, Jewelry Storage, Fireplace Collections, Baskets, Planters, …); keeping materials and pricing in mind

Experience in identifying and contributing trends and inspiration based on the given concept direction

Must have an aspirational taste-level with passion for interiors, home furnishings, color, designer aesthetic, and industry trends

Mass manufacturing experience in retail environment

(A plus) Domestic and overseas experience collaborating with factories, understanding price adjustment to reflect brand aesthetic

(A plus) Knowledge of constructions and technical design

Understanding and enthusiasm for the brand

Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change

Extremely organized, efficient and detail-oriented – excellent calendar adherence and ownership

Excellent time management and communication skills

Excellent cross functional skills and partnership with merchandisers and product development team

Demonstrate visible leadership at the team and division level, and initiate opportunities for continuous improvement

Must be technically versed in (code design), creating detailed specs, product reviews and feedback to vendors

Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skill excellence in Adobe Creator Suite, Illustrator (plus for Studio), Photoshop, Computer-aided design, work management system, and 3D modeling skills

Understand brand aesthetic, a creative and inspirational thinker

Not only are you design minded, but also business minded

High aptitude and agility to organize communications

Proactive when making strategic decisions; engage in the process

Understand calendar and deliverables, sense of urgency for deadlines

Confidence in cross-functional collaboration and teamwork through each season and process

Qualification

Retail product designAdobe Creative SuiteProduct Lifecycle ManagementMass manufacturing experienceTechnical design knowledgeTeam collaborationTime managementProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required