West Elm is a brand under Williams-Sonoma, Inc., known for high-quality home products. The Assistant Designer will collaborate with the Head Design Manager to develop textile products, ensuring all deadlines are met and contributing to the creative process.
Responsibilities
- Manage all technical specifications including the tech packs and CADs
- Support the development process through daily communication with the cross functional partners and vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM
- Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally
- Create and maintain visual line list decks and presentation decks
- Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
- Create and maintain digital Pipeline
- Assist into researching new ideas, fabrications, and materials
- Present ideas and design concepts to Head Design Manager and category designers
- Consistently research industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development
Skills
- MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
- Degree in Textile Design or related field
- Adobe Creative Suite and MS office suite are essential
- Minimum 1 years of design work experience, preferably in-home furnishings or textiles
- Must be skilled at CAD. And able to manipulate artwork, mockups and generate colorways
- Passionate about design, art, color & textiles with a strong sense of color
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Extremely organized, efficient and detail-oriented
- A self-starter who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and brings a strong can-do spirit
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand
- This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office
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
Company Overview
West Elm is an upscale retail store that features contemporary furniture designs and other housewares. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.westelm.com/.
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