Senior Designer, Textiles, Pillows - West Elm

About the Role

The Senior Designer is responsible for developing innovative products for the Pillow category that support the vision of the brand. This role combines creative expertise with a strong understanding of market trends, material, and customer need. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to develop product that is brand right, ensure quality execution, and drive business growth across the category. Reporting into the Head Design Manager, this role is an exciting opportunity to grow a large and successful textile business and drive innovation and incremental ideas to expand the business.

Responsibilities

Design Development

• Manage the daily functions of the development process
• Translate seasonal concept direction into cohesive and innovative collections
• Collaborate with the print team to develop prints that align with the seasonal concept and are product appropriate.
• Build seasonal presentations to convey the direction for the pillow category
• Work with team to maintain visual line list and presentation in deck and board format
• Assist and lead during design presentations
• Manage development samples both physically and digitally
• Understanding of fabric qualities and constructions, techniques, and how they affect price points, look, and end use
• Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines

Collaboration & Execution

Market and Trend awareness

Criteria

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

Continued Learning

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 $105,000 - $125,000. 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.

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