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About the Team You will be part of collaborative team of designers who share a passion for textiles, craftsmanship, and creating beautiful products. We thrive on creativity, teamwork, and bringing fresh ideas to life. Working closely with Design, Merchants, and Sourcing, you'll help drive sample development from concept through production while contributing to a culture that values innovation, quality, and continuous learning. About the Role As Assistant Designer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the textile Design/Product Development Team . You will work closely with Designers to ensure developments are communicated to vendors overseas. You will support senior design team with day-to-day tasks in design/ development process and assure all deadlines and key calendar dates are met. 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 • Excitement for learning in Textiles • Ability to   provide insights that aligns with team objectives.    • Understand effective processes and procedures to align workflow and results. • Proactively support calendar to recognize milestones and key dates. • Recognize key fashion trends and   understand what competition is doing • Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally • Tracks department samples and ensures samples are approved in a timely manner Team Collaboration • Utilize Product Lifecyle Management(PLM) shared with cross-functional teams to review status of development process • Has strong cross-functional partnership with merchants, sourcing, PD Operations team, and color team. • Has ability to clearly communicate the needs with vendor partners and sourcing in order for vendors to execute design vision • Support department business needs and is encouraged to bring new ideas for specs and contribute inspiration • Have fast learning and problem solving skills to identify existing product issues that may arise Admin Support • Organize and coordinate cross-functional meetings with internal partners. • Open, sort, and organize cross-category shipments. • Maintain and organize the company archive; support designers with sending, pulling, and tracking archived product. • Assist with physical product movement, including rugs and other samples, between designated areas. • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs daily, as the role includes regular physical activity related to product handling and sample organization. Criteria • Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with design software/tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus. • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs daily, as the role includes regular physical activity related to product handling and sample organization. • This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office #LI-LG1 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 $60,000 - $65,000. 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. You will be part of collaborative team of designers who share a passion for textiles, craftsmanship, and creating beautiful products. We thrive on creativity, teamwork, and bringing fresh ideas to life. Working closely with Design, Merchants, and Sourcing, you'll help drive sample development from concept through production while contributing to a culture that values innovation, quality, and continuous learning.

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About the Team
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
Excitement for learning in Textiles
Ability to   provide insights that aligns with team objectives.
Understand effective processes and procedures to align workflow and results.
Proactively support calendar to recognize milestones and key dates.
Recognize key fashion trends and   understand what competition is doing
Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally
Tracks department samples and ensures samples are approved in a timely manner
Team Collaboration
Utilize Product Lifecyle Management(PLM) shared with cross-functional teams to review status of development process
Has strong cross-functional partnership with merchants, sourcing, PD Operations team, and color team.
Has ability to clearly communicate the needs with vendor partners and sourcing in order for vendors to execute design vision
Support department business needs and is encouraged to bring new ideas for specs and contribute inspiration
Have fast learning and problem solving skills to identify existing product issues that may arise
Admin Support
Organize and coordinate cross-functional meetings with internal partners.
Open, sort, and organize cross-category shipments.
Maintain and organize the company archive; support designers with sending, pulling, and tracking archived product.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with design software/tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

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