Assistant Designer, Textiles - West Elm
West Elm is a brand under Williams-Sonoma, Inc., known for high-quality home products. The Assistant Designer will collaborate with the Head Design Manager to develop textile products, ensuring all deadlines are met and contributing to the creative process.
Responsibilities
- Manage all technical specifications including the tech packs and CADs
- Support the development process through daily communication with the cross functional partners and vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM
- Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally
- Create and maintain visual line list decks and presentation decks
- Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines
- Create and maintain digital Pipeline
- Assist into researching new ideas, fabrications, and materials
- Present ideas and design concepts to Head Design Manager and category designers
- Consistently research industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development
Skills
- MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application
- Degree in Textile Design or related field
- Adobe Creative Suite and MS office suite are essential
- Minimum 1 years of design work experience, preferably in-home furnishings or textiles
- Must be skilled at CAD. And able to manipulate artwork, mockups and generate colorways
- Passionate about design, art, color & textiles with a strong sense of color
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Extremely organized, efficient and detail-oriented
- A self-starter who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and brings a strong can-do spirit
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand
- This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office
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
- 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
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