Job Description

The Associate Art Director supports the Williams-Sonoma Home Creative Director in developing compelling brand imagery across photography and digital channels. This role contributes to seasonal photo production while also helping expand our AI-assisted asset creation workflows.

The ideal candidate has experience working on photography sets and a strong eye for interiors, lighting, and composition, along with curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI tools that enhance creative production.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys balancing creative direction with hands-on execution, and is excited about shaping the future of imagery in the home furnishings space.

Key Responsibilities

Support Creative Photo Production

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and distribution of brand style guides, creative tools, and visual standards
• Contribute to creative presentation decks including mood boards, references, location research, and seasonal photography planning
• Collaborate with product design, photography, post-production, and merchandising teams to support asset reviews and approvals
• Assist with on-set photo direction when needed, working closely with stylists, photographers, and set designers to execute the creative vision

Lead AI-Assisted Image Creation

• Partner with the in-house AI asset production team to refine workflows for AI-assisted rendering, retouching, and image creation
• Help build and manage a library of photography backgrounds, interiors, materials, scenes, and props to support scalable image production
• Provide creative oversight and maintain brand standards across AI-generated imagery under the direction of the Creative Director
• Stay informed on emerging tools, creative approaches, and competitive practices to drive innovation and efficiency in image creation

Qualifications

You have a strong passion for interiors and design, with a refined aesthetic and attention to detail. You bring experience in photography art direction and an understanding of lighting, composition, and styling, and you are excited about translating those skills into new workflows using AI-assisted image creation tools.

You are collaborative, organized, and proactive, with excellent communication skills and a strong sense of ownership in delivering high-quality creative work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or a related field
• Professional experience with a portfolio that highlights interiors, home furnishings, architecture, or lifestyle imagery
• Understanding of photography standards and the ability to translate those standards into photorealistic renderings and digital imagery
• Portfolio demonstrating strong interior composition, lighting, color, texture, and styling sensibilities
• Familiarity with rendering workflows, model and material preparation, or related production processes
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and work with urgency
• Ability to travel for photoshoots and work on location at our Richmond, CA photo studio when required
• Based in or willing to work from our San Francisco, CA office.

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 $110,000 - $115,000. 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.

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 Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. 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.