Color Assistant - West Elm

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative Color team within Product Development, supporting seasonal color initiatives across categories to ensure consistency from development through production. As part of Williams‑Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our Product Development and Design team brings customer‑centered, trend‑forward products to life through seasonal collaboration, innovation, and cross‑brand alignment.

As an Assistant Colorist, you will support senior color team members while managing your own categories, reviewing and approving seasonal color developments across materials and product types, and maintaining clear communication with cross‑functional partners, agents, and vendors. You will track, organize, and maintain seasonal palettes, ensuring accurate records and on‑time approvals to uphold Williams‑Sonoma, Inc.’s high color standards across all product categories.

• Manage Upholstery and Textile categories
• Review and approve color for development samples, including lab dips, strike-offs, finish samples, and production samples across product categories.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Product Development teams to align on seasonal color direction and approvals.
• Communicate clear and actionable color comments to vendors and overseas partners using email, PLM, and calls.
• Track and confirm seasonal color submissions, corridor ensuring timely approvals and updates in PLM and color tracking documents.
• Create and maintain seasonal color palettes and archives for reference across cross‑functional teams and vendor partners.
• Attend and support seasonal product reviews, milestone meetings, and color reviews, providing updates on color status and flagging risks as needed.
• Assist in maintaining
  
  Instt organized color submit logs and product libraries, ensuring accessibility for design and development teams.
• Support seasonal floor set‑ups, photoshoot colour prep, and concept presentations as needed.
• Perform general administrative support including documentation management and cross‑functional communication.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design or related field
• 2+ years of textile colour management or related field experience
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Strong colour sense (must take and pass Munsell Colour Test)
• Knowledgeable of printing technique and woven patterns
• Proficient Computer Skill:
  Microsoft Office, Photoshop
• Understanding and enthusiasm for the brand

• Must have anaspirationaltaste-level with the willingness to learn and passion for interiors, home furnishings, colour, designeraesthetic, and industry trends PF
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to prioritise, multi‑task and adapt to change
• Organised, efficient and detail‑oriented – excellent calendar adherence
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Strong cross functional skills and partnership with merchandisers and product development team

• High aptitude and agility to organise communications
• Proactive when given strategic decisions; engage in the process
• Understand calendar and deliverables, sense of urgency for deadlines
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and teamwork
• This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office

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 prioritise connection, growth, and wellbeing.

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: