About the Team

The cross-functional Brand and Digital Creative Team is a dynamic group of talented print- and digital-marketing designers and production artists. We work closely with our editorial counterparts to translate the big ideas of the season into compelling best-in-class print and digital experiences that are inspirational, on-brand and aspirational. We collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in eComm, Site Development, Brand Marketing, Photography and Catalog, to name a few. We are all about sharing creative ideas and supporting each other in doing our best work and building a strong sense of family and community. Come join us!

About the Role

This hybrid print and digital designer role brings evergreen and seasonal design to life across print marketing (catalog) and williams-sonoma.com while maintaining and evolving our design systems and standards. Combining a love for print, digital experiences, design systems and storytelling, this role supports design on integrated campaigns, building and updating seasonal catalogs, seasonal graphics, landing pages and site content, as well as maintaining our design style guide.

This is a hybrid role - 4 days/week in our San Francisco office required

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Create engaging designs that not only support but elevate the brand.
• Conceptualize, spearhead and craft solutions for new design campaigns and marketing initiatives, and able to present creative concepts and executions at review meetings.
• Work closely with the creative director to develop and execute of variety of design deliverables: marketing materials, presentation decks, layouts, catalogs, digital storytelling, 360-degree campaigns, brand identity and more.
• Collaborate with art directors, copywriters and marketing leads to bring seasonal expressions to life across all touchpoints including catalog, site landing pages, homepages, seasonal campaign launches and more.
• Present innovative ideas to improve the brand's identity by creating new print and digital layouts.
• Design elevated experiences across williams-sonoma.com within a strategic brand framework, optimizing for best practices within digital design practices.
• Build and maintain design systems, continue to evolve, and improve our typography and design systems and ensure all digital touchpoints uphold our standards of typography and design.
• Work closely with our UI/UX partners to optimize the user experience and ensure designs represent best-in-class digital experiences.
• Drive digital innovation by partnering with our site development and site management teams to develop strategies for new mobile and website functionality.
• Manage workflow to meet business and creative deadlines.

Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of print and digital design experience in a corporate (retail preferred) or agency environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite In-Design, Illustrator and Photoshop (Premiere Pro or After Affects are a plus)
• Proficiency in Mac platform, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products.
• Ideation and problem-solving skills.
• A deep love for design systems and typography. No design detail is too small!
• Familiarity with current digital best practices and trends.
• Experience working directly with UX/UI teams.
• Capability in organizing and leading a project from start to finish.
• Ability to pivot quickly when timelines, deliverables or priorities shift at a moment's notice.
• Flexibility to embrace change enthusiastically as a constant in your work.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work well within tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of HTML and responsive design is a plus.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
  

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc., 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

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• 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 for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. 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.

About Us

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, and 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.

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