About the Team
You will be part of the Pottery Barn Furniture and Lighting team. Responsible for driving the Bathroom hardlines category business as well as supporting the larger team. This is a supportive team that encourages growth and shares best working practices.
We encourage motivated and creative applicants to apply. This is a rewarding fast paced environment.
About the Role
As a Design Assistant, you will support the product development process for sampling new designs each season. Work closely with Senior Designer and Director of Design to ensure new developments are communicated to vendors overseas. You will support the senior design team with day-to-day tasks in design and development process.
Responsibilities
- Areas of focus: Bathroom furniture, faucets, cabinet hardware, bath wall fixtures, mirrors, and wall mounted cabinets. Also support main PB furniture team as needed.
- Assist Designers to get information and specs released to all PD divisions and agents.
- Communicate with multiple overseas vendors daily.
- Organize and manage tracking, shipments, developments, finish standards, and reporting.
- Revises samples and sends clear communication to vendors.
- Develop technical specs (CAD) to send out to vendors.
- Prepare design team for cross-functional team meetings.
- Tracks department samples and ensures all samples are approved in a timely manner.
- Must be a good communicator. Able to work with in a fast-paced cross functional team.
- Follow interior design trends including material and finish trends
Sustainable Design – interested and knowledgeable about current best practices to reduce our impact in production.
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Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
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
Continued Learning
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
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 $31.33 - $34.80/hour. 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.
