Assistant Designer, Furniture Storage - West Elm

As a collaborative team member at Williams‑Sonoma, Inc., you will drive and manage sample development from concept through production, working with Design, Technical Design, Merchants, and Sourcing teams. Role Overview As a Design Assistant, you will support new product lines and product development processes for each season, understanding mood, market trends, and business needs. You will collaborate closely with Senior Management and Designers to ensure new developments are communicated to vendors overseas and that all deadlines and key calendar dates are met. This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Friday. Responsibilities Seasonal Engagement Assist Designers to organize and prepare for the weekly Product Development meetings and Work Sessions Assist and support seasonal product presentations to the team and senior management Assist Designers with developing specs and concept boards Product Development Strategy Provide insights that align with team objectives Understand effective processes and procedures to align workflow and results Proactively support the calendar to recognize milestones and key dates Recognize key fashion trends and understand what the competition is doing Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally Track department samples and ensure all samples are approved in a timely manner Team Collaboration Utilize Product Lifecycle Management shared with cross‑functional teams to review the status of development processes Maintain strong cross‑functional partnership with Williams Sonoma Global Operations country partners, merchants, sourcing, engineering, and color team Communicate the needs with vendor partners and sourcing to execute design vision Support department business needs and bring new ideas for specs and concept boards Apply problem‑solving skills to identify existing product issues that may arise Benefits A generous discount on all WSI brands A 401(k) plan with investment opportunities Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer Health, 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 Mentor program Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series WSI will not sponsor an immigrant for this position. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The starting pay range is $27.85–31.33 per hour. About Us Founded in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is a premier specialty retailer of high‑quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. We pride ourselves on functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr West Elm