Manager, Digital Design - Pottery Barn Kids

Digital Web Creative is a dynamic team of talented, digital marketing designers and digital production artists. We work closely with our copy counterparts to make our catalogs, emails and digital assets come alive with the Pottery Barn Teen brand voice. We also collaborate closely with our cross-functional partners in eCom, Front End, Brand Marketing, Photo Studio and PR to name a few! We are all about sharing creative ideas and supporting each other to not only do our best work, but also to build a strong sense of family and community. Come join us!

Our talented Digital Creative team and brings the Pottery Barn Kids brand to life! Collaborating with talented designers, production artists, and copywriters, you'll create captivating web features, emails, digital assets and catalogs that embody our unique voice. We work alongside eCom, Front End, Brand Marketing, Photo Studio, and PR teams in a dynamic, idea-driven environment that values creativity and community. If you're ready to do your best work while being part of a supportive and inspiring family, we'd love to have you on our team!

About the Role

The Digital Creative Manager will lead our design team in delivering high-quality assets across site, emails, social and eMarketing.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development of creative digital assets, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business goals across websites, email campaigns and social media platforms
• Collaborate with Creative Director and Leads to balance creative and strategic needs, translating business objectives into compelling design solutions
• Oversee and design assets from concept to execution
• Work with cross-functional partners to ideate and deliver creative assets to support business and creative goals
• Maintain a forward-thinking approach, leveraging industry trends and design best practices to keep brand visually compelling and innovative
• Continually maintain, drive and evolve team processes to support creative efficiencies and standards
• Performance manage, guide and develop design team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and growth
• Ensure design teams and projects meet business and creative deadlines
• Maintain creative process, workflow and relationships between creative, editorial, marketing and developers.
• Self-manage the design process from initial concept, final design, hand off to developers, user testing and launch.
• Coordinate and support up-to-date creative designs across all US and Global websites.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of digital design experience, preferably in retail brands
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Visual, Web or Graphic Design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, competing tasks
• Demonstrated record of bringing new ideas to fruition
• Outstanding communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and work well within tight deadlines
• Knowledge of HTML for email and email design best practices
• Familiarity with current online advertising practices and functionality

Our Culture & Values

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.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI 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

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, learning programs, and speaker series

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).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annually. 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.