Associate Designer, Hardware - Rejuvenation

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About The Design Team

The Rejuvenation Product Development team consists of highly creative, collaborative, and technical thinkers. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate with designers and engineers to develop thoughtful products from concept to launch. Our role is to create both practical and innovative products with a story to tell.

Overview Of The Associate Designer Role

As an Assistant Designer, your efforts will be to support the Hardware and Kitchen & Bath teams to design and development high-quality, beautiful, functional items. Areas of focus cabinet hardware, bath hardware, bath mirrors, and ownership of metal finish developments. Each session you will work closely with the Head Design Manager and VP Creative Director to translate concepts into cohesive product designs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in historical design research and market research to create concepts and design strategies for Hardware and Kitchen & Bath.
• Utilize parametric CAD software, such as Autodesk Inventor, to create 3D models for presentation renderings and technical specs.
• Creating technical specifications for vendors to follow for quoting and development.
• Produce thorough comment sheets for developments.
• Work directly with global offices/vendors and domestic partners to develop designs.
• Follow SOPs to develop cross-functional metal finishes from concept to approval for production. The results of these metal finish developments will be applied to hardware and lighting categories for production.
• Organize and maintain development samples, swatch libraries, and finish developments.
• Update and maintain the design development tracker.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in product development meetings.
• Communicate ideas clearly and efficiently.
• Present product and concept ideas to design, merchandising and sourcing teams.
• Mail and track packages.
  
  

Criteria

• Have a minimum of 3 years product design experience, preferably within the housewares industry with a focus in hardgoods.
• Design and product development skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the production of technical drawings.
• Experience in using parametric 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor, Rhino, Solidworks, etc.) and Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
• Highly collaborative and passionate about design.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and across all functions and levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the willingness to dive in and get things done resourcefully.

Possess strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects at a time.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending 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
  

Your Journey in 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 and learning programs
• Speaker series
  

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Our Company

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.