VP Product Development

Job Description VP, Product Development & Design [Dec Acc] – Pottery Barn The Pottery Barn Vice President of Product Development & Design [Dec Acc] will develop the creative vision and aesthetic direction for the brand, cohesively connecting the seasons and layering the right product mix of core and fashion to attract the customer to the brand. The associate will oversee multiple departments to produce new products, interpret concepts into products and understand the brand direction that reflect market trends and match customer needs. Essential Functions 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. Travel Europe/Asia to identify emerging themes and new inspirations. Drives global conceptual vision for the division. Present and sells seasonal concept to merchandising team and executives. Identify big business ideas to be developed and ensures design team has clear understanding of product line. Provide input to seasonal concepts for floor plans development and catalog design/pagination. Lead and facilitate divisional meetings on director level across functions and distribution channels. Lead key company strategic initiatives and steering committees. Present seasonal product information (inspirations and facts) to field. Qualifications Minimum of 10 years hardlines design experience Minimum of 4 year college degree or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum of 5 years management experience. Aesthetic Visionary, People Development & Management, Presentation Skills, Business Orientation. About Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Our family of brands includes 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. In 2017, we acquired Outward, Inc., a 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the home furnishings and décor industry. 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. Benefits Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here’s a look at what you might be eligible for: A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities Location specific sample sales A business casual work environment San Francisco based bike share program Time off to volunteer Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations Company-sponsored community involvement Various discounts on local businesses For Non-technology Openings WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration INCLUDE ONLY IF ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. For Sf Only