Associate Furniture Designer, Collaborations - West Elm

About the position

As an Associate Designer of Collaborations, you will design and develop products across all furniture categories including upholstery. We are looking for a person that enjoys the creative process of designing and would thrive working and learning about new categories and aesthetics depending on the collaborator/project. Under the direction of senior leadership, you will follow the development process for each product from sketch to approval.

Responsibilities

• Translate trends and concepts into designs that respond to business needs for the relevant product category and collaboration
• Develop designs from initial concept through approval
• Pull tears and assemble concepts
• Create presentation decks
• Develop designs through sketching and 3D modeling
• Prepare product renderings
• Present to design, merchants and leadership team
• Complete product specifications and CADs
• Own the development process through daily communication with the sourcing department, vendors and agents
• Comment on product samples
• Issue product approvals
• Coordinate sample presentations and organize samples

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years professional experience required
• Degree in design or equivalent experience
• Experience with drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering a must (Autocad, Rhino, and Keyshot)
• Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook are essential
• 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