Design Coordinator, Bed Bath - Pottery Barn

About the Team

You will be a part of a collaborative team responsible for driving and managing sample development from concept through to production, working together with Design, Technical Design, Merchants, and Sourcing team members. As part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our Product Development and Design team brings customer-centered, trend-forward products to life through seasonal collaboration, innovation, and cross-brand alignment.

Role Overview

As a Design Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the Product Development & Design Team by coordinating the movement of samples, 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.

This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Help support weekly Product Development meetings by ensuring all samples are set up for review in a timely manner
• Maintain updated Sample Request Reports.  Ensure all samples are on track to arrive for milestone meetings and deadlines
• Manage, track, and request all samples between factories, warehouse and showrooms
• Proactively maintain 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 and maintain an accurate Archive lists

Criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
• Attention to detail, assertive, with strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Competencies

• High aptitude and agility to direction and guidance provided
• Proactive when given a task; engage in the process
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and teamwork through each season

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 $23.85 - $26.85/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.