Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is looking to hire a Technical Designer: Furniture Soft Goods, Fabric, and Leather to support new product lines and product development processes for each season, ensuring customer-centered, trend-forward products are brought to life.
Requirements
- In depth knowledge of furniture cushion construction and technical design.
- Knowledge of fabric and leather properties, weaving/knitting techniques, dyeing, and finishing processes
- Experience designing soft goods / upholstery; keeping materials and pricing in mind.
- Experience in soft goods pattern making and upholstery fill and fabrication
- Must be technically versed in soft goods / upholstery technical design, creating detailed specs, product reviews and feedback to vendors.
- Full proficiency in Mac operating systems with skill excellence in Adobe Creator Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Computer-aided design, work management system
Responsibilities
- Design and develop cushion specifications for seasonal Indoor and Outdoor Furniture Developments
- Provide feedback, corrections, and approvals on cushion fit, finish, and comfort for seasonal indoor and outdoor furniture developments
- Assist in researching new fabric and leather trends, technologies, and developments in the market.
- Support the development of new fabric and leather concepts and innovations.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for all cushion patterns
- Coordinate and manage fabric and leather samples from suppliers.
- Document test results and provide feedback to fabric and leather developers.
Other
- This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.
- Degree in Design or equivalent experience.
- Must provide a portfolio or website of current and past experience
- Minimum 3 years soft goods design and fabric & leather development experience
- Mass manufacturing experience in retail environment
