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About the Design Team

The Rejuvenation Design team consists of highly creative, collaborative, and technical thinkers. As part of the team, you’ll bring your ideas to the discussion. Our role is to create both practical and innovative products with a story to tell.

Overview of the VP, Product Development role

As the Vice President, of Product Development, you will set the visual and creative direction for the Rejuvenation brand. You will lead the Product Development team across all product categories. You will oversee the Design team, each season translating concepts into cohesive product design, and developing designs that reflect the market and customer/business trends.

Responsibilities

• Gather market data on key fashion trends considering such elements as fabrication, materials, color schemes, and designs looking forward to next season.
• Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends.
• Drive global conceptual vision and creative direction for the Rejuvenation brand
• Present and sell seasonal concepts to merchandising team and Senior Leaders
• Identify big business ideas to be developed and ensure the Head Design Manager has a clear understanding of the product line.
• Ensure that all final design details and pre-production samples are approved by Head Design Manager (with Sourcing and Production Management). Resolve escalated issues.
• Provide input to seasonal concepts for floor plan development and catalog design/pagination.
• Develop staffing and succession plans. Interview candidates and approve the division s final candidates.
• Determine workload for staff; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Provide direction and clarify objectives. Evaluate and appraise performance.
• Mentor, educate, and develop creative staff.
• Participate in key company strategic initiatives and steering committees.
• Present seasonal product information (inspirations and facts) to the field.
• Present boards to merchants.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Criteria

• Minimum of 8 years of product design experience. Prior home furnishings experience is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in people development and leadership
• Is an Aesthetic Visionary with strong business acumen and the ability to translate vision into business results.
• Outstanding interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people across different roles within the organization. Must possess strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Thrive in a high-energy and fast-paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and react to rapidly changing business needs and priorities.
• Must be adept at project management, anticipating periods of high volume, and working with your team to plan for the intense workload.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Ability and willingness to execute tactical work as well as demonstrate the ability to think strategically.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker Series

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).