About the Role
You will be an important part the Teen Furniture Product Development team, responsible for all sample management and supporting the dynamic design team throughout presentation preparations and product reviews.
Responsibilities
Assist design team throughout the product development process
Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
Unpack and assemble furniture prototype samples for design review
Coordinate furniture deliveries to and from archive warehouse
Place sample orders using our online ordering system
Label and wrap furniture samples to protect them
Track development samples using PLM (product lifecycle management) software and print reports in excel
Pro-actively resolve sample delivery issues with internal warehouse and external logistics partners
Assist with furniture presentation set-up as directed by design team
Produce furniture mock-ups: light carpentry, craft and fabrication skills required for producing visual displays and furniture mock-ups
Product Development meeting preparation: sample set-up, coordinate meeting agenda and produce meeting recap
Continually organize samples in the office, packing and sending out older items right away to keep showrooms and storage rooms clear
Send out UPS packages and send out tracking to overseas teams
Request sample fabric yardage
Criteria
3-5 years of work experience with a retail/e-commerce product or manufacturing company
Must work on-site in the San Francisco office and perform in a corporate environment
You are creative, crafty and able to perform light carpentry and fabrication tasks
Proficiency in MAC OS and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
Strong organizational and collaborative skills
Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a tight deadline driven environment
Self-starter and problem solver who is driven, motivated and always has a positive attitude
Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Love to work collaboratively in a group and have innate willingness to dig in and contribute
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.
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 $21.50-$23.65/hr. 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.
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 Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. 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.