Head Design Manager - Pottery Barn KidsWilliams Sonoma • California, United States

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Head Design Manager - Pottery Barn Kids

Williams Sonoma

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California, United States

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California, United States

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About the Team The Pottery Barn Kids design team consists of highly creative, collaborative, and technical thinkers. As part of the team, you’ll bring your ideas to the discussion. Our role is to create both practical and innovative products with childhood in mind. About the Role As the Head Design Manager for Nursery & Seasonal Textiles, you will lead the design development of all Textile products. Each season you will work closely with the Design Director to translate concepts into cohesive product assortments. You will develop concepts that reflect the mood, market trends, business needs, and quarterly customer mindset. You will help steer a team of designers, as well as work closely with a wide range of cross functional teams to see designs through to fruition. Responsibilities Lead and manage daily functions of the Textiles team based on merchandising needs. Manage and inspire a team of designers throughout the design process. Oversee design and development of all new developments across Textiles. Collaborate with the Design Director to provide feedback for all Textile developments, while building strong relationships with merchandising and sourcing partners. Collaborate with the Design Director and Design Supervisors to define the look and feel for Textiles each quarter. Gather market research to identify product opportunities by bringing forward upcoming design trends. Seek design references rooted in historical research, archives, and unique details. Participate in design research to influence quarterly concepts and seasonal point of view. Lead product pairings to align with seasonal look and feel for furniture and accessories. Collaborate with the Design Director and Design Supervisor to create quarterly color palettes and color direction. Support the Textiles design teams by providing constructive feedback throughout the quarterly development process. Work directly with global WSI offices and vendors to produce and sample products on time. Participate in weekly product development meetings to support the Textiles teams. Review product samples and provide comments to maintain quality standards and design intent. Travel to factories and trade shows both domestically and internationally, as needed. Track and manage product development tracker, budget, and finish standards for Textiles. Attend milestone presentations on a quarterly cadence for Textiles. Criteria Minimum 7 years product design experience, preferably soft goods for home and/or fashion. Experience developing products for a retail brand within the housewares industry. Ability to navigate four quarters across two growth product categories. Knowledge of Textiles construction and materials (fabrics, printing, weaving, and silhouettes). Knowledge of Textile construction and materials for a breadth of product types (bath textiles, throw pillows, bedding, baby accessories, pajamas, costumes, etc). Experience designing housewares products within a quarterly launch cadence. Proven record of managing a team of designers within a retail brand. Ability to maintain brand standards for technical specs across multiple product categories. Project management experience to present designs and samples on time. Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software for print, pattern, and presentations (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). Collaborative and passionate about design, process, and team building. Ability to work with a broad range of internal and external personalities. Strong leadership skills with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback. Demonstrates flexibility and positivity to build a positive team culture. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to solve complex problems with creative solutions. Highly motivated, collaborative, and detail oriented. Willingness to dive in and get things done; respectfully and resourcefully. This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office.
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Nice-to-have skills

Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Project Management

California, United States

Work experience

Product Designer
Art Director/Creative Director
General Project Management

Languages

English

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