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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