Catalog Production Assistant - Pottery Barn
Williams-Sonoma
- San Francisco, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Asset Management
- Download incoming notes and film, tracking seasonal assets in Airtable.
- Create brand asset presentations for executive review and cross-channel distribution.
- Coordinate retouching notes with our internal color team as needed.
- Production
- Build catalog layouts in InDesign inclusive of image placement and copy.
- Ensure templates are consistent across catalog spreads.
- Partner with design team to build new templates as needed inclusive of type styles, grids, and rules to ensure consistency.
- Manage InDesign files for type release building final mechanicals for print.
- Coordinate editorial and product copy for catalog spreads utilizing the brand's established paragraph/character styles.
- Review comments and complete requested edits throughout multiple proofing cycles; working closely with cross-functional partners-merchants, editorial and design team-to help ensure accurate information is reflected in the catalog before it goes to print.
- Track and monitor catalog development with updates to ensure the team stays aligned throughout
- 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 daily
- 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!
- You have a BA/BS in Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Fine Arts with some related experience preferred.
- High proficiency in Adobe InDesign in Mac OS X operating environment. Knowledge of Photoshop and other Adobe CC applications appreciated.
- Working knowledge of Figma, Airtable and Microsoft Office programs.
- Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; able to perform under pressure within a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to new production software and systems.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC
- Ability to converse over a telephone
- Ability to work in office and perform in a corporate environment
- 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