Manager Visual Communication Design Jobs in San Ramon, CA

About the Team

The Pottery Barn Visual Merchandising Team is responsible for creating compelling seasonal floor sets in partnership with cross functional merchant partners, while maximizing retails sales and supporting our brands big bets. It is our job to attract and retain customers by delivering an outstanding and engaging customer experience through visual merchandising. We want to draw customers into our Pottery Barn retail stores by having innovative displays that inspire and catch the attention of our customers. We want to ensure that each seasonal floor set is densified to maximize POS businesses and drive brand reappraisal. 

About the Role

This position is responsible for creating and producing all visual communications directed to the field. You will partner with our team and cross functional teams to create the overall vision and feel for retail while directing the production of all communications, participating in visual floorsets, and mock store set-ups. 

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Direct the development and execution of the seasonal visual style guides and mid-season memos; including writing copy, manipulating graphics, layout, photos, etc.

• Outline photobook timelines on the Visual Merchandising calendar to ensure all production projects are executed on time

• Execute weekly visual memos, off cycle updates and related Store Ops communications

• Develop and produce all visual training materials by transferring and formatting information from merchant excel documents to adobe programs

• Manage and continually develop the PB Visual Communication SharePoint website

• Manage an archive of visual photobooks, seasonal photos, weekly visual memos

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross functional partners and vendors through collaboration and proactive communication

• Occasional travel to stores to assist with visual floorsets

• Assist the Visual Merchandising Team with styling during mock store set-ups

• Contribute to the sharing of inspiration and idea generation

• Partner with all functions of the visual merchandising department to support a cohesive visual strategy

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe

• A technologically and data-driven business

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits

• We're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation

• We're passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience

• We get to be creative on a daily basis

• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas

• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative

• We have fun!

We're excited about you because...

• 1 year of experience in visual merchandising or a related creative field

• BS/BA required in design, art or related degree

• Previous project management experience in a deadline driven environment

• Prioritize projects effectively and organize workload based on urgency and importance  

• Ability to set realistic short and long-term goals

• Excellent communication skills: written & verbal

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to self-edit  

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Correctly identify problems and is resourceful in finding solutions
• Knowledge in visual merchandising techniques, standards and practices - how this translates to the field

• Ability to work with tools and be mobile when setting floor sets for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 50 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Technical Competencies required:

• MAC computer skills including excellent knowledge of the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Etc.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365; Outlook, Exel, Onedrive, SharePoint, Word

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham.  These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.  We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $55,800 -$60,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.   

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This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

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Williams-Sonoma Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.