Senior Kids, Furniture Designer - West Elm

Job description

About the Role As a Senior Kids Furniture Designer at West Elm, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product line by creating compelling and trend-setting furniture designs. Working under the leadership of the Vice President, your primary responsibility will be to lead the design process from ideation to execution, ensuring that our products align with our brand vision, market trends, and customer needs. This role will also be responsible for the management of 1-2 direct reports. Responsibilities: - Conceptualize and develop original furniture designs that reflect West Elm's design philosophy and aesthetic. - Work with a team of designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support throughout the design process. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design feasibility and market viability. - Conduct trend research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Pull tears and work with senior team members to refine design briefs - Create detailed sketches, renderings, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts. - Evaluate design...