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Designer, Window and Bath, Textiles – West Elm
$73k-91k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Days Ago
West Elm is Hiring a Designer, Window and Bath, Textiles – West Elm Near New York, NY
Job DescriptionAbout the RoleAs a Textile Designer, you will work closely with the Director and Head Design Manager to execute the design and development of products across multiple categories for the West Elm brand. Reporting into the Head Design Manager, this role is an opportunity to grow a large and successful textile business and drive innovation and incremental ideas to expand the business.
Responsibilities
Benefits Just For YouDepending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:
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 teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. 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.
Responsibilities
- Translate seasonal concept direction into cohesive and innovative collections
- Consistently research industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development
- Create and maintain digital concept and presentation boards
- Manage all technical specifications and communication with vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM
- Create and maintain visual line list and presentation in deck and board format
- Produce vendor ready artwork in print and digital format for external and external partners
- Manage development samples both physically and digitally
- Understanding of fabric qualities and constructions, techniques, and
- how they affect price points, look, and end use
- Design and develop product from original artwork, develop new fabrications, and core color additions within carryover collections
- Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
- MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
- Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design or related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of design work experience, preferably in-home furnishings or textiles
- Must be expert level in Adobe Creative Suite
- Thorough knowledge of textiles, fabrications, printing and manufacturing techniques
- Elevated taste level with a passion for home furnishings, textiles, color, interiors, and knowledge of industry trends
- Ability for strategic thinking and understanding of white space in marketplace
- 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
- Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand
Benefits Just For YouDepending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:
- 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
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 teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$73k-91k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/16/2024
WEBSITE
enews.westelm.com
HEADQUARTERS
Miami, FL
SIZE
<25
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