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 teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. 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.

About the Team

You will be part of the Pottery Barn Product Development team at Pottery Barn, located at our brand headquarters in San Francisco, CA, working hand-in-hand with the Design, Technical Design, Merchants and Sourcing team members. 

Overview of the role

The Design Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Design Team by coordinating the movement of samples and helping to facilitate meetings and showroom presentations. The role requires a can-do attitude and is a key player in facilitating and maintaining cross-functional operational processes.

Responsibilities

Manage/track/request all samples between factories, warehouse and showrooms. Maintain updated Sample Request Reports.  Ensure all samples are on track to arrive for milestone meetings and deadlines. Help support weekly Product Development meetings by ensuring all samples are set up for review in a timely manner. Proactively maintain an organized sample spaces by keeping products stored in a manner that fosters a safe environment to conduct business. Assist the Merchant and Sourcing teams with their sample-related needs and photo sample check-out list. Archive all development samples.  Maintain accurate Archive lists. Operate a computer and communicate via telephone/text. Transport materials and lift, move and carry lighting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Criteria

Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Independent and assertive, with strong organizational skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast pace, often-changing environment. This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office 5 days per week.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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 

Your Journey in 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 and learning programs Speaker series 

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (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 $25.00-$28.00 per hour. 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.