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Senior Designer, Textiles, Pillows - West Elm
Senior Designer, Textiles, Pillows - West ElmWest Elm • New York, NY, United States
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Senior Designer, Textiles, Pillows - West Elm

Senior Designer, Textiles, Pillows - West Elm

West Elm • New York, NY, United States
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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 products that are 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

  • Partner closely with PD and merchant partners to ensure design intent through sampling and timeline adherence.
  • Work rigorously with overseas partners and vendors to achieve desired quality and look
  • Ensure all technical specifications and communication with vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM. Thoroughly review with the team for accuracy and completeness before issued.
  • Assist team members in managing their workload as required.
  • Market and Trend awareness

  • Constantly stay aware of competitive landscape and identify trends to move the design direction forward
  • Translate trend insights into actionable design direction
  • Criteria

  • MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
  • Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design or related field
  • Minimum 8 years of design work experience, preferably in‑home furnishings or textiles
  • Must be expert level in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong conceptual vision with deep technical expertise in woven, printed, and embellished textiles.
  • Extremely organized, efficient and detail‑oriented - excellent calendar adherence and ownership
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Elevated taste level with a passion for home furnishings, textiles, color, interiors, and knowledge of industry trends
  • Excellent cross functional skills and partnership with a passion for creative problem‑solving.
  • Ability for strategic thinking and understanding of white space in 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
  • Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand
  • This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office
  • 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 $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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