Designer, Textiles - Pottery Barn Kids

About the Team In Product Design, we drive and manage sample development from concept through to production, working hand-in-hand with Design, Technical Design, Merchants, and Sourcing team members. About the Role As a Textiles Designer, you will support new product lines and product development processes for each season for specific departments that reflect mood, market trends and business needs. You assist product development meetings and participate as a one of the communicators for agents, merchants, sourcing, and color teams. You will work with Senior Management to assure all deadlines and key calendar dates are met. Not only are you part of the design process, but you will also support the Director and Head Design Manager to manage and collaborate with rest of the team. The ideal candidate has a strong design aesthetic, design experience, proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, passion for product designing and a hands-on attitude toward physical presentation and sample setup. Responsibilities Create new designs for textile products designs including bedding, bath, rugs and window Produce renderings in Photoshop for visual presentations and refine design concepts. Translate design briefs into market-ready textile patterns and products. Prepare presentation boards, physical samples, and display materials for Concept Presentations. Collaborate closely with product development, production, and sourcing teams to ensure design intent is maintained through to final product. Work closely with overseas merchants and vendors to develop product with key deadlines top of mind and ensuring all samples are deliver for key presentations. Design and develop specs and concept boards while managing concept all the way through product approval Proactively support calendar to recognize milestones and key dates Conduct trend and material research to stay ahead in the market and suggest innovative design directions. Assist with physically setting up for executive presentations Identify opportunities for innovation in techniques and products Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a must. Minimum 4 years retail product design experience Strong eye for color, texture, and pattern. Comfortable with hands-on work, including physical display or showroom setup. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Must provide a portfolio or website of current and past experience Degree in Design or equivalent experience. Experience designing (category specific product); keeping materials and pricing in mind. Experience in identifying and contributing trends and inspiration based on the given concept direction. Must have an aspirational taste level with passion for interiors, home furnishings, color, designer aesthetic, and industry trends.

• A plus) Domestic and overseas experience collaborating with factories, understanding price adjustment to reflect brand aesthetic
• A plus) Knowledge of constructions

Experience working in Textiles/ home/ fashion design or similar field. Understanding and enthusiasm for the brand Criteria This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Nice to Have: Previous experience in Kids home or kids fashion design Prior experience preparing presentations for retailers or buyers. Domestic and overseas experience collaborating with factories, understanding price adjustment to reflect brand aesthetic Knowledge of constructions.

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