Job Description
About the team
As part of the Williams Sonoma Product Development Team, you will be responsible for creating the next generation of Williams Sonoma branded kitchen products. We strive to create meaningful experiences by providing timeless cooking and baking products that both experts and beginners alike will love. We are a small team, flexible and efficient, and learn by playing with food, literally.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a creative Industrial Designer to join us in making beautiful, purposeful cooking tools. As a Prep Designer, you will create branded products for Kitchen Tools, Cookware, Cutlery, Electrics and Bakeware.
Responsibilities
- Identify consumer needs and present product ideas to leadership.
- Develop and oversee designs from concept through production.
- Communicate concept directions to the Williams Sonoma category teams and to our vendor partners.
- Work across a range of different product categories, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office
Criteria
- 4+ years as an Industrial Designer with a portfolio of well thought out products.
- An understanding of different manufacturing processes and especially “how things work”.
- A keen awareness of proportion and scale.
- A love for cooking and the Williams Sonoma brand.
- Strong sketching and visualization skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchbook, etc.).
- Expert 3D surfacing skills (Rhino or Solidworks).
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 $80,000 - $85,000. 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.
About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
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