Associate Designer, Furniture Finishes - Pottery Barn Kids
About the Role
You will be an important part the Kids and Teen Furniture Product Development team, responsible for wood finish development and management across both brands.
Responsibilities
Own finish development projects from the initial concept to final approval, ensuring each finish meets brand quality standards and seasonal deadlines.
Review and create comments for color, tone, texture, quality and wood species in detailed specs to share with our global offices and factories.
Maintain and organize the finish library, categorizing, updating and purging panels.
Assist in shipping, managing and tracking all incoming and outgoing shipments of panels/samples between our global offices and factories.
Follow finish trends and present moods/inspiration seasonally with a clear point of view on the direction of new finishes.
Assist designers to ensure finish samples are on track to arrive for milestone meetings and deadlines.
Support designers and business partners with their finish panel needs.
Assist with seasonal presentations, creating finish boards for reference.
Maintain our finish panel display as a reference for all top finishes.
Attend team meetings and cross-functional checkpoints to provide status updates and help drive projects forward.
Criteria
Understanding of how wood finishes are developed
Familiarity of furniture manufacturing and finishing
3-5 years of work experience with a retail/e-commerce product or manufacturing company
Must work on-site in the San Francisco office and perform in a corporate environment
You are creative, crafty and able to perform light carpentry and fabrication tasks
Proficiency in MAC OS and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
Strong organizational and collaborative skills
Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a tight deadline driven environment
Self-starter and problem solver who is driven, motivated and always has a positive attitude
Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Love to work collaboratively in a group and have innate willingness to dig in and contribute
This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office
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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 $70,000 - $75,000. 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.