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 teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. 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.

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

About the Pottery Barn Content Team

You will be part of the Content team at Pottery Barn, working in our brand headquarters in San Francisco, CA. Our team drives brand awareness and engagement, amplifies brand storytelling, creates compelling and innovative content, and builds strategic partnerships for the Pottery Barn brand.
 

Overview of the Manager, Video Content role 

The Manager, Video Content role is a full-time (hybrid) position based in our San Francisco office. The person in this role will concept, direct, execute and support the development of compelling brand ideas and campaigns through video content. The ideal candidate is an expert in their craft, providing a fresh perspective in the direction of the video content. 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… 

Manage the seasonal execution of video end-to-end, including internal milestones and vendor milestones. Manage design and creative deliverables to schedule, including internal milestones and freelance and vendor milestones. Develop and evolve process as business and creative needs change. Performance manage a Media Producer and Content Coordinator, delivering continual coaching and feedback. Storyboard creative videos to support the seasonal video strategy. Oversite of the video team, while utilizing their own skills and creativity to help create engaging, trend forward content.  Direct video editing to leverage video footage for use in organic social, paid social and site.  Prioritize deliverables and manage multiple deadlines. Stay up to date on current video trends and technology while creating a brand standard for our videos.  Continually drive and evolve brand standards for the design of video across all channels.

We’re excited about you because…

You have a Bachelor's degree in Visual, Web or Graphic Design You have 6+ years of video production experience, preferably in retail brands or agency background. Home/interiors experience is a plus You have a demonstrated record of bringing new ideas to fruition. You are extremely proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. A very strong knowledge of the social media platforms and video best practices. You have experience in managing projects multiple projects, editing, and retouching.  You have outstanding communication skills. You pay meticulous attention to detail and work well within tight deadlines You have experience designing for integrated campaigns including organic social, paid social, and site.  You are a communitive and collaborative team player. A portfolio showcasing relevant work. Ability to perform work onsite in the (San Francisco, Rocklin, Portland, New York, San Jose) office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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 

Your Journey in 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 and learning programs Speaker series

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (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 $115,000-$135,000. 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.