About the Role:

We are looking for an Assistant Designer to join our dynamic Tabletop design team. This role will directly support the Senior Designer to create innovative, functional, and stylish products for the Tabletop and Seasonal categories, including but not limited to, flatware, serve ware, dinnerware, barware, glassware, seasonal decor, and ornaments. This role is great opportunity to support the design and development process from start to finish with exposure to a broad range of sku-types and development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Designer & Dec Acc Team in identifying key trends, building seasonal concepts, presenting designs to senior management, and ensuring all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.
• Working closely with the senior designer and dec acc team, translate trends and concepts into designs that respond to business needs for the relevant product category.
• Develop designs from initial concept through approval.
• Pull tears and assemble concepts.
• Support in creation of presentation boards.
• Develop designs through sketching and 3D modeling.
• Prepare product renderings.
• Present to design, merchandising and leadership teams.
• Complete product specifications and CADs.
• Under guidance of the Senior Designer, manage the development process through daily communication with the sourcing department, vendors and agents.
• Comment on product samples and issue product approvals.
• Provide administrative support through notetaking and recordkeeping, managing the updating of design decks and product development software.
• Coordinate sample management through archive maintenance and in office sample tracking ensuring smooth set ups for presentations and approvals.

YOU...

• Are passionate about design, style, and decorating.
• Love to work collaboratively in a group and have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with your team.
• Are driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead.
• Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in creative thinking.
• Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.

Criteria:

• Minimum 1 year professional experience required.
• Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings.
• Experience and personal interest in print, pattern and illustration a plus.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering a plus.
• Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook are essential.
• This role requires being onsite in the New York office

We believe in People First

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. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

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 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 $55,000 - $65,000. 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.