Designer, Furniture - Rejuvenation
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.about 1 year ago
Portland, Oregon, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Rejuvenation product development team is composed of highly creative, collaborative, and technical designers and engineers. As the Designer for Furniture, you will design and develop furniture from concept to launch, supporting the Furniture team in delivering high-quality, on-trend products that align with the brand's customer mindset. You will also play a key role in expanding the upholstery and outdoor collections by translating seasonal concepts and market trends into innovative design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct historical design research and market analysis to create concepts and strategies for outdoor furniture and upholstery collections.
- Utilize 3D CAD software (e.g., Rhino) to produce 3D models for presentation renderings and technical specifications.
- Develop concept renderings in Keyshot for milestone meetings and produce detailed technical specifications for vendors.
- Collaborate with global offices, domestic partners, and vendors to ensure designs meet target price points and manufacturing capabilities.
- Maintain design development trackers, organize samples and swatch libraries, and participate in weekly product development meetings.
- Present product and concept ideas to design and leadership teams while gathering market insights to identify emerging design trends.
- Support sustainable design practices by ensuring that design choices align with the brand's sustainability initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of product design experience with a focus on furniture for home retail.
- Demonstrated success in designing home products on a quarterly launch timeline, with a portfolio showcasing furniture designs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and 3D programs such as Rhino and Keyshot.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes for furniture, including upholstery, woodworking, and metal construction techniques.
Benefits & Perks
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- 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
- Online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities
- Resources for self-development and an Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
Required Skills
Concept rendering
Technical specifications
Market research
Communication
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Furniture design
Vendor collaboration
Time management
3D CAD (Rhino)
Organizational skills
Upholstery and outdoor furniture design
Keyshot