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About the Role You will be an important part the Teen Furniture Product Development team, responsible for all sample management and supporting the dynamic design team throughout presentation preparations and product reviews. Responsibilities • Assist design team throughout the product development process • Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis • Unpack and assemble furniture prototype samples for design review • Coordinate furniture deliveries to and from archive warehouse • Place sample orders using our online ordering system • Label and wrap furniture samples to protect them • Track development samples using PLM (product lifecycle management) software and print reports in excel • Pro-actively resolve sample delivery issues with internal warehouse and external logistics partners • Assist with furniture presentation set-up as directed by design team • Produce furniture mock-ups: light carpentry, craft and fabrication skills required for producing visual displays and furniture mock-ups • Product Development meeting preparation: sample set-up, coordinate meeting agenda and produce meeting recap • Continually organize samples in the office, packing and sending out older items right away to keep showrooms and storage rooms clear • Send out UPS packages and send out tracking to overseas teams • Request sample fabric yardage Criteria • 3-5 years of work experience with a retail/e-commerce product or manufacturing company • Must work on-site in the San Francisco office and perform in a corporate environment • You are creative, crafty and able to perform light carpentry and fabrication tasks • Proficiency in MAC OS and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word • Strong organizational and collaborative skills • Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a tight deadline driven environment • Self-starter and problem solver who is driven, motivated and always has a positive attitude • Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Love to work collaboratively in a group and have innate willingness to dig in and contribute 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 $21.50-$23.65/hr. 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. You will be an important part the Teen Furniture Product Development team, responsible for all sample management and supporting the dynamic design team throughout presentation preparations and product reviews.

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You will be an important part the Teen Furniture Product Development team, responsible for all sample management and supporting the dynamic design team throughout presentation preparations and product reviews.
Assist design team throughout the product development process
Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
Unpack and assemble furniture prototype samples for design review
Coordinate furniture deliveries to and from archive warehouse
Place sample orders using our online ordering system
Label and wrap furniture samples to protect them
Track development samples using PLM (product lifecycle management) software and print reports in excel
Pro-actively resolve sample delivery issues with internal warehouse and external logistics partners
Assist with furniture presentation set-up as directed by design team
Produce furniture mock-ups: light carpentry, craft and fabrication skills required for producing visual displays and furniture mock-ups
Product Development meeting preparation: sample set-up, coordinate meeting agenda and produce meeting recap
Continually organize samples in the office, packing and sending out older items right away to keep showrooms and storage rooms clear
Send out UPS packages and send out tracking to overseas teams
Request sample fabric yardage
3-5 years of work experience with a retail/e-commerce product or manufacturing company
Must work on-site in the San Francisco office and perform in a corporate environment
You are creative, crafty and able to perform light carpentry and fabrication tasks
Proficiency in MAC OS and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
Strong organizational and collaborative skills
Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a tight deadline driven environment
Self-starter and problem solver who is driven, motivated and always has a positive attitude
Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

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