Associate Designer, Textiles - West Elm (Part Time Role)

About the Role

The Associate Designer will work closely with the Head Design Manager to execute the design and development of textile products with a focus on the Flooring category for the West Elm brand. Reporting into the Head Design Manager, this role will be responsible for helping to ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.

The position is required to be in office 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) max 30 hours a week. (This is non-negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical specifications and communication with vendors including making comments on samples, and sending product approvals in PLM

• Maintain and organize development samples both physically and digitally

• Candidate should demonstrate a hands-on attitude toward product management and take initiative in driving and supporting product flow across all states.

• Create and maintain visual line list decks and presentation decks

• Work proactively according to development calendar to stay ahead of timelines

• Create and maintain digital Pipeline

• Assist into researching new ideas, fabrications, and materials

• Present ideas and design concepts to Head Design Manager and category designers

• Consistently research industry trends to feed design inspiration and new collection development

• Understanding of qualities and constructions, techniques, and how they affect price points, look, and end use
• Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends

Criteria

• MUST provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume - or link to PDF work samples with application

• Degree in Textile Design or related field

• Minimum 2-3 years of design work experience, preferably in-home furnishings or textiles

• Experience developing product directly with factories is a plus

• Must be highly efficient in Adobe Creative Suite

• Must be skilled at CAD. And able to manipulate artwork, mockups and generate colorways

• Passionate about design, art, color & textiles with a strong sense of color

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change

• Extremely organized, efficient and detail-oriented - excellent calendar adherence and ownership

• A self- starter who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and brings a strong can-do spirit

• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Understanding and enthusiasm for the West Elm brand

• This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office

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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.

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.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $35 - $50/hour. 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.