Williams-Sonoma
Industrial Designer, Cooks Tools/ Cutlery - Williams Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.Overview of the roleWe are currently seeking a creative Industrial Designer to join us in making beautiful, purposeful cooking tools. As a Prep Designer, you will create branded products for Kitchen Tools, Cookware, Cutlery, and Bakeware.This position is onsite in SF 4x a week (hybrid role).Responsibilities:Identify consumer needs and present product ideas to leadership.Develop and oversee designs from concept through production.Communicate concept directions to the Williams Sonoma category teams and to our vendor partners.Work across a range of different product categories, materials, and manufacturing processes.Play with food.
Criteria:4+ years as an Industrial Designer with a portfolio of well thought out products.An understanding of different manufacturing processes and especially "how things work".A keen awareness of proportion and scale.A love for cooking and the Williams Sonoma brand.Strong sketching and visualization skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchbook, etc.).Expert 3D surfacing skills (Rhino or Solidworks).
Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe 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 YouDepending 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. brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Your Journey in Continued LearningIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesResources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops and learning programsSpeaker 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 immigrationThis 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 $90,000. 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.#LI-TB1
Criteria:4+ years as an Industrial Designer with a portfolio of well thought out products.An understanding of different manufacturing processes and especially "how things work".A keen awareness of proportion and scale.A love for cooking and the Williams Sonoma brand.Strong sketching and visualization skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchbook, etc.).Expert 3D surfacing skills (Rhino or Solidworks).
Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe 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 YouDepending 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. brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Your Journey in Continued LearningIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesResources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops and learning programsSpeaker 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 immigrationThis 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 $90,000. 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.#LI-TB1