Associate Designer, Casual Seating - West Elm

Job Description

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

About West Elm

West Elm is a leading home furnishings retailer known for its modern, sustainable, and stylish designs. Committed to creating innovative, high-quality furniture and decor, West Elm strives to inspire customers to create beautiful and functional living spaces.

Job Description

As an Associate Furniture Designer at West Elm, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product line by creating compelling and trend-setting furniture designs. Working under the leadership of senior team members, your primary responsibility will be to drive the design process from ideation to execution, ensuring that our products align with our brand vision, market trends, and customer needs.

Essential Functions

• Conceptualize and develop original furniture designs that reflect West Elm's design philosophy and aesthetic.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design feasibility and market viability.
• Conduct trend research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Pull tears and work with senior team members to refine design briefs
• Create detailed sketches, renderings, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Develop presentations to present design content and samples to senior leadership
• Drive the product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Travel as needed for sourcing materials, visiting manufacturers, and attending trade shows to stay informed about industry developments and foster supplier relationships.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years professional experience required.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and furniture construction techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering a must (Autocad, Rhino, and Keyshot)
• Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook are essential.
  
  
  

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

The expected starting pay range for this position is $46,000 - $76,000. 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.

About Us

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.