Job DescriptionAbout the Role The Design Director will lead all design and development processes across the division. Reporting into the President, this role oversees a team of designers to produce new products that reflect brand strategy, market trends, and meet customer needs.
Responsibilities - Articulate a clear and passionate point of view for the category
- Create quarterly seasonal concepts
- Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends. Travel Europe/Asia to identify emerging themes and new inspirations
- Oversee design and development of assigned categories from concept to completion.
- Ensure that design team successfully translates seasonal direction into viable product.
- Present and sell seasonal design direction to merchandising team and executives, identify key business driving ideas and items.
- Identify big business ideas to be developed and ensure Designers have clear understanding of the product line.
- Ensure that all final design details and pre-production samples are approved by Designers (with Product Development). Resolve escalated issues.
- Drive innovation in the category with regards to color, pattern, and construction.
- Achieve operational excellence in product development:
- Partner with merchants to ensure needs/briefs are clear, meaningful, and support seasonal big ideas.
- Manage product development to the brand calendar and achieve key milestone dates.
- Utilize multiple internal and external data sources to inform the early stages of our design brief and product development process.
Criteria- Proven track record of a strong ability to conceptualize design across multiple product categories
- Minimum 7-10 years product design experience.
- Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of management experience
- Must have ability to provide feedback, participate in the annual and ongoing performance management process, etc.
- Strong Aesthetic Vision, People Development & Management skills, Presentation Skills, and Business Acumen in the Home Industry
- This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco 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
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
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000. 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.
