Designer, Decorative Accessories - West Elm Kids

About the Role

As a Designer – Decorative Accessories, you will design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs. Under the leadership of senior team members, you will own the development process for each product from sketch to approval. You will design and manage product for the Kids Decorative Accessories categories, including toys, mobiles, plushies, seasonal decor, storage and organization, wall art, mirrors and functional accessories.

You will support the buying group’s design and development needs, identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, lead design presentations to senior management and ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.

• Through clear understanding of design vision and business objectives, guide the design and development process from initial concept through approval.
• Gather relevant inspiration reference based on design direction.
• Research market for new product ideas and competitive set.
• Create design renders, orthographic specs and comment forms that are clear and concise for overseas vendors.
• Lead design presentations.
• Assist with setup and styling of seasonal product presentations.
• Manage decision making daily for functional categories.
• Correspond with product development internal teams and overseas vendors to develop products.
• Drive workflow to the calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met.
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Travel as needed to factories and buying shows domestically and internationally when safe to do so.
• Reports to West Elm Kids Senior Designer.

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in related field required.
• Degree in design or equivalent experience.
• Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software:
  Solid Works/Rhino and Keyshot.
• Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook are essential.
• Experience with project management tools is a plus:
  Airtable, PLM, etc.
• 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 prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.