Merchandiser

at  Williams Sonoma

JOB SUMMARY:

This position requires an individual with an acute sense of taste and eye for details for the Home Décor industry; one who keenly research, keeps abreast of trends and be updated on the latest inspirations and directions in the market. The position also requires you to be proficient in graphic design and visual communication (or related discipline), to conceptualize and create high-quality design and layout.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A deep passion for design (with an eye for details) is crucial
• Degree/ Diploma in design-related and other visual design discipline preferred
• Relevant experience in graphic, photography and/ or creative design fields preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) help
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of trends; to develop and brainstorm both concepts and ideas
• Having a keen interest in interiors and graphic design is helpful when it comes to the execution of the projects
• Be adaptable to the day-to-day responsibilities by e mbracing the unknown and the unexpected, such as last-minute changes and projects
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines
• To have good organizational skills; to keep up with demands of a fast-paced work environment
• Independent yet able to collaborate with the team, and other cross functional departments

ABOUT US

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values.
Today, we are a more than USD 8.7 billion company, with 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 Singapore regional office was set up in 2008 and we currently have more than 160 associates in functions such as sustainability, customs & compliance, finance, human resource, information technology, inventory planning, logistics, sourcing and quality assurance.
The Asia team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Find out more about us at our WSI LinkedIn Page

• Conduct research and development of seasonal trends
• Assist in interpreting seasonal directions, product opportunities and product trends
• Facilitate and work on presentations, including trend boards,
• G raphic design, motion design, illustration, photography, publication design, 3D and motion graphics for print and digital projects
• Create videos for presentation; that include content planning