Associate Designer (Studio) - Pottery Barn Kids

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About the Team

You will be part of the PBKids Product Development team responsible for the concept, design & execution of the print & pattern for the Pottery Barn Kids Brand. Our job is to ensure we deliver an elevated & whimsical print & pattern POV to our customer & to ensure that the PBK brand continues to evolve thru relevant and unique print & pattern.

About the Role:

Concept, create & execute print & pattern for PBK brand every season.

Responsibilities

• Translate trends into print & pattern concepts that respond to business needs
• Create compelling print & pattern that reflects & compliments the overarching mood of the season
• Present ideas & artwork to Head Designer for review and approval
• Work closely w/manager & design counterparts to ensure all print needs for the season are met
• Work w/outside print studios to set up print appointments, relay concept direction & commission art projects when necessary
• Revise color & scale of art as needed to get spec ready
• Create technical art spec’s
• Review vendor cads & strike off submits; advise comments & approvals to vendors
  

Criteria

• Minimum 2 to 3 years product design experience.
• Degree in Design or equivalent experience.
• Deadline driven, organized and good at managing cross-functional and vendor relationships.
• Ability to use a computer for extended period of time.
• Photoshop and Illustrator experience required.
• Drawing & hand painting skills required
  

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.

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.

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.