Digital Designer - Pottery Barn Global

About the Team

Global Creative is a dynamic team of digital designers, copywriters and ecommerce partners. We work closely with our counterparts to make our site, email and social channels come to life with the Williams Sonoma Global brand expression. We collaborate closely with our cross-functional partners on US Digital Creative, eComm, Front End Development, Brand Marketing, and Photo to name a few! We are all about sharing creative ideas and supporting each other to not only do our best work, but to also build a strong sense of family and community. Come join us!

Overview

This position leverages, designs, organizes and coordinates brand-specific website assets, EDMs, landing pages and editorial content.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the country assets library
• Work in collaboration with the US Creative Team, Global e-Commerce Managers, Global Merchants to design brand-consistent homepages, EDMs, landing pages and editorial content.
• Collaborate with the US Social Media Manager on social media assets as required.
• Leverage/Design comps for new site functionality; come up with creative solutions that work within the brand style guide.
• Conceptualize and offer creative solutions for innovating, improving and optimizing various areas on sites.
• Special projects and initiatives as needed.

Provides Influential Leadership

• Maintain model behavior that respects the background, experience and cultural differences of others, while upholding the integrity and values of the Company.
• Collaborate with the Copywriter and Global Merchants to request eCommerce copy.

Develops Self & Others

• Initiate a self-development plan to ensure continual professional development.

Creates Teams & Partnerships

• Develop strong partnerships with peers, forming professional relationships within the eCommerce, Marketing and PR teams, and other local and international partners allowing for positive influence and engagement.
• Develop open communication in an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy.

Drives Execution

• Design Point of Sale signage.
• Create and design invitations for PR team.
• Develop and create advertorial material.
• Develop and create media releases.
• Ad-hoc projects as required

Requirements/ Qualifications

• 3+ years studio or client-side digital design experience
• Design experience working for a lifestyle retail brand would be highly desirable
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in graphic or digital design
• Extremely proficient in Adobe CC, Figma and Photoshop
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong digital design skills
• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS, having previously designed across a range of digital touch points
• Experience using project management tools such as Airtable
• Ability to set and meet aggressive deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing and changing priorities and tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline driven and organized with a strong work ethic
• Able to be resourceful, innovative and solution focused
• Able to make timely decisions, anticipate problems and provide creative solutions
• Strong project management skills and ability to work self-directed
• Detail oriented and able to identify and rectify errors
• Able to work independently and take responsibility and ownership of projects and tasks
• Open and collaborative style, responsive and open to two-way feedback

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 based onsite in San Francisco Monday - Thursday and 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 $84,000 - 86,000. 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.

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 Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. 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.