Williams-Sonoma
Senior Creative Design Manager - Williams Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description
About the Team The Creative Team is a dynamic cross functional team of talented, print and digital marketing designers and production artists. We work closely with our editorial counterparts to make our print (catalog and retail), website, emails and digital assets come alive. We also collaborate closely with our cross-functional partners in eCom, Development, Brand Marketing and Photo Studio to name a few! We are all about sharing creative ideas and supporting each other to not only do our best work, but also to build a strong sense of family and community. Come join our team!
About The Role We are seeking an experienced and hands on Senior Design Manager to lead and drive design projects from concept to completion. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day management of design teams, guiding them through the planning, research, and execution phases while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. You will be responsible for setting clear goals, establishing guidelines, and maintaining strong communication with both internal teams and external partners. Additionally, you'll play a key role in evaluating team performance, addressing challenges, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. As a Senior Design Manager, you'll inspire and mentor your team, helping them meet objectives while upholding the company's standards and best practices.
Responsibilities Lead and manage the retail graphics team, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure the timely delivery of projects. Provide art direction and creative guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Review and approve final designs, ensuring they meet brand guidelines and project specifications. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and target audience. Develop and implement design guidelines, standards, and processes to maintain consistency across all visual materials. Create and design visually appealing graphics, including but not limited to, lockups, brochures, posters, and infographics elements. Oversee the production and printing process, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to project timelines. Stay updated on industry trends, new design techniques, and tools to continuously enhance the quality and efficiency of the graphics team. Maintain a digital asset management system to organize and archive all design files, ensuring easy access for future use. Collaborate with external vendors, printers, and designers to ensure seamless execution of projects when required. Support key design presentations and special projects for WS leadership Qualifications
You have a bachelor's degree or BFA in Graphic Design or a related field You have 8+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in retail Proficiency required in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office and print production/prepress knowledge is a plus You're comfortable creating large brand narrative concepts and driving every element of brand creative from inception to completion You've previously managed direct reports. Excellent team player with an eagerness to do a bit of everything. Experience working cross-functionally across many teams and departments. You have outstanding communication and presentation skills. Strong organization skills; must be highly detail-oriented You're comfortable building things: you have experience establishing new creative processes and bringing ways of working to the table that allow you and those around you to do their best work.
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
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
WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (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 $112,000. 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, or 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.
About the Team The Creative Team is a dynamic cross functional team of talented, print and digital marketing designers and production artists. We work closely with our editorial counterparts to make our print (catalog and retail), website, emails and digital assets come alive. We also collaborate closely with our cross-functional partners in eCom, Development, Brand Marketing and Photo Studio to name a few! We are all about sharing creative ideas and supporting each other to not only do our best work, but also to build a strong sense of family and community. Come join our team!
About The Role We are seeking an experienced and hands on Senior Design Manager to lead and drive design projects from concept to completion. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day management of design teams, guiding them through the planning, research, and execution phases while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. You will be responsible for setting clear goals, establishing guidelines, and maintaining strong communication with both internal teams and external partners. Additionally, you'll play a key role in evaluating team performance, addressing challenges, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. As a Senior Design Manager, you'll inspire and mentor your team, helping them meet objectives while upholding the company's standards and best practices.
Responsibilities Lead and manage the retail graphics team, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure the timely delivery of projects. Provide art direction and creative guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Review and approve final designs, ensuring they meet brand guidelines and project specifications. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and target audience. Develop and implement design guidelines, standards, and processes to maintain consistency across all visual materials. Create and design visually appealing graphics, including but not limited to, lockups, brochures, posters, and infographics elements. Oversee the production and printing process, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to project timelines. Stay updated on industry trends, new design techniques, and tools to continuously enhance the quality and efficiency of the graphics team. Maintain a digital asset management system to organize and archive all design files, ensuring easy access for future use. Collaborate with external vendors, printers, and designers to ensure seamless execution of projects when required. Support key design presentations and special projects for WS leadership Qualifications
You have a bachelor's degree or BFA in Graphic Design or a related field You have 8+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in retail Proficiency required in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office and print production/prepress knowledge is a plus You're comfortable creating large brand narrative concepts and driving every element of brand creative from inception to completion You've previously managed direct reports. Excellent team player with an eagerness to do a bit of everything. Experience working cross-functionally across many teams and departments. You have outstanding communication and presentation skills. Strong organization skills; must be highly detail-oriented You're comfortable building things: you have experience establishing new creative processes and bringing ways of working to the table that allow you and those around you to do their best work.
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
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
WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (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 $112,000. 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, or 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.