Designer, Decorative Accessories - West Elm ID-1491

November 27, 2024

As a Designer - Decorative Accessories, you will design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs. Under the leadership of senior team members, you will own the development process for each product from sketch to approval.

You will design and manage product for the Decorative Accessories categories, including, vases, trays, jewelry boxes, sculpture, wall art, garden, baskets, candlelight, and homescent for all channels. You will support the buying group's design and development needs.

You will identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, collaborate on design presentations to senior management, and ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.

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Responsibilities

Through clear understanding of design vision and business objectives, guide the design and development process from initial concept through approval. This means:
- Gather relevant inspiration reference based on design direction
- Research market for new product ideas and competitive set
- Create design renders, orthographic specs and comment forms that are clear and concise for overseas vendors
- Lead design presentations
- Assist with setup and styling of seasonal product presentations
- Manage decision making daily for functional categories
- Correspond with internal product development teams and overseas vendors to develop products
- Partner with merchandising teams to guide designs through to the assortment stage
Drive workflow to the calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met.
Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
Travel as needed to factories and buying shows domestically and internationally
Reporting to Head Design Manager

You...

Are passionate about product design and interiors
Have exceptional organizational and communication skills
Love to work collaboratively in a group and have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute to the team
Are driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead
Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in creative thinking
Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details

Criteria

Minimum 4 years professional experience in related field required, home hardlines preferred
Degree in design or equivalent experience
Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings
Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering
Proficient with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook
This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office

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