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 Role 

West Elm is seeking a highly motivated Junior Digital Graphic Designer to support in creating compelling visual content to support storytelling and contribute to overall creative look and feel of digital marketing assets across West Elm and West Elm Kids. This role will design creative assets like email and paid marketing, while also contributing to other digital categories like web design and social media. They will work closely with the digital art director, design and marketing teams to produce pixel-perfect digital collateral, while helping to evolve digital marketing templates and style guides. 

Our ideal candidate appreciates design, photography and type hierarchies, and is up-to-date on current digital marketing trends across multiple platforms. This person thrives in a fast-moving environment balancing multiple projects simultaneously and is comfortable working with precise technical specifications regarding image usage, media and file formats, and copy styling. 

 

Responsibilities 

Design email creative and digital marketing assets, collaborate with other designers on web design, social media, and other digital channels. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with art directors & designers, marketing, copy team and other cross-functional stakeholders.  Partner with content and social teams to elevate and evolve brand storytelling across all digital marketing assets. Build and maintain organized files. Work closely with the team to streamline and develop workflows to better work with other members of the creative team, and cross-functionally. Contribute to evolving digital templates and help maintain libraries. Keep all team members up-to-date on any new templates or guideline updates. Problem-solve and think fast on your feet to deliver quick turnaround when required. Constantly strive for more innovative solutions across email design and process. Stay up to date on marketing trends and digital best practices to keep creative fresh and innovative. 

Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, or related field. 1-2 years of digital design experience. Retail marketing or home experience a plus.  Meticulously organized and careful attention to detail & quality.  Ability to communicate clearly with peers and across disciplines. Ability to self-manage timelines with varying delivery dates simultaneously. Ability to exercise initiative in a changing environment. A dedication to delivering high-quality, organized final projects. Ability to meet deadlines and can react to business needs and fluctuations in workload. Proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Project management software. Comfortable using Microsoft Suite such as, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.  This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office.

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. Our associates are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, so they can be their best and achieve their personal and professional goals.   We make inclusivity a cornerstone of our culture by welcoming associates with diverse cultures and backgrounds and celebrating them, together.  We nurture an open, inclusive environment for all. Our differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored, and appreciated. Together, we’re creating a more just and inclusive company culture where the only criteria for advancement are: 

The quality of our work The contributions we make to our teams and the business Our ability to lead and connect

 

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Outside of WSI, we recognize the importance of playing a part in our communities through partnerships, collaborations, and commitments to a more just and inclusive world.

 

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 $24 - $28/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.