Assistant Designer, Decorative Accessories - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma•Brooklyn, NY

6d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Designer, you will design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs. Under the leadership of senior team members, you will support the development process for each product from sketch to approval.

Requirements

MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
Degree in Design or related experience
Minimum 1-2 years of design work in furniture or equivalent experience
Must be expert level in Adobe Creative Suite
Ability for strategic thinking and understanding of white space in kids 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 Kids brand
This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office

Responsibilities

Translate trends and concepts into designs that respond to business needs for the Kids decorative accessories category
Develop designs from initial concept through approval
Pull tears and assemble concepts
Create presentation decks and visual line lists
Develop designs through sketching and 3D modeling
Prepare product renderings
Complete product specifications and CADs
Support the development process through daily communication with the sourcing department, vendors and agents
Comment on product samples
Issue product approvals
Coordinate sample presentations and organize samples
Consistently research kids industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development
Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines

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
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