Lead Merchandise Coordinator - Williams Sonoma Home

Job Description
About the Creative Team
Our Creative Team at Williams Sonoma is made up of Producers, Photographers, Art Directors, Designers, Writers, Social Media experts, Content Creators and Visual Merchandisers who bring the Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home brands to life across all channels and engage with our customers at every touch point.
About the Role
The Lead Merchandise Coordinator is key in supporting our photo teams and facilitating shoots. Reporting to the Producer, you will lead the charge in the responsibility of organizing, transporting, and staging merchandise, props, surfaces, grip, crafty, and other supplies necessary to efficiently execute each shoot. You will lead and delegate to other Merchandise Coordinators, communicating and anticipating needs of the entire crew and cross channel partners. We are seeking a Lead MC who will proactively and consistently work to improve the success of our studio workflows, while maintaining a can-do attitude amid a sense of urgency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Work with Producers daily to review details of shooting schedule, merchandise, props, surfaces, grip, camera equipment and crafty needs.
• Remain attentive, proactive, and productive to always anticipate the needs of the photo crew on and off set. Maintain a "all hands on deck" mentality to jump in to help all Art Directors, Producers, Photographers, Stylists, Retouchers, E-com Team, Warehouse Team, Set Shop, and Merchants with anything.
• Lead by example, and delegate tasks to other MCs as needed, proactively keeping tabs on projects/tasks that need to be completed. Train new MCs as needed.
• Train in warehouse sample ordering system, familiarize with merchant team in order to communicate direct sample requests and returns, and back up Producers with any other sample needs.
• Responsible for keeping track of Prop Cage, Surfaces, and KOT items that may be pulled and must be returned to the same place. Own and work to constantly improve the organization of each of these areas.
• Proactively account for, load/unload, label, organize, stage, and develop familiarity with merchandise, props, surfaces and grip equipment for photography.
• Unpack and correctly re-pack photo samples safely for transit between photo teams, color retouching teams, and various locations, using protective bubble wrap, bags, boxes, etc.
• Have product unpacked, unwrapped, troubleshot, and ready to shoot ahead of each shoot date.
• Work with warehouse and MCs to ensure all merchandise and props are returned with proper labeling and wrapping, alerting any issues immediately to a Producer.
• Help construct and maintain various set and surface rigs, working creatively with the team to set up challenging shots.
• Drive 15'-18' truck, and sprinter van (both require no special license). Manage and delegate the upkeep and organization of all vehicles.
• Travel occasionally with photo teams to execute photoshoots on location; location shoots can range from 1-2 days and up to 2 weeks.
• Protect floors, surfaces, and furniture of photo locations with protective materials.
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with the photo team, merchants, vendors, and homeowners

COMPETENCIES:

• Be a leader - You can work independently to identify needs and issues, and respectfully delegate tasks as needed to solve problems and get ahead.
• Expert in time management - You're able to work quickly while maintaining safety, prioritizing tasks and staying calm under pressure.
• Sense of urgency - You're happy to jump up to help anyone, finding samples quickly and rapidly change out sets, thinking on the spot for quick yet effective solutions in high pressure time constraints.
• Extremely organized and thorough - You're able to stage samples thoughtfully, troubleshooting samples for anything missing, broken, or defective and alerting Producers immediately.
• Anticipate Needs - You're always two steps ahead, listening so you can foresee and resolve issues early.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years of related experience.
• A high school diploma required.
• Experience driving and maneuvering an 18' truck.
• Must have a valid driver's license & satisfactory driving record.
• Good knowledge of highways, map reading, sense of direction.
• Willing to complete a driver training program and participate in DMV's Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Must be able to lift and move merchandise up to 75 pounds.
• Previous experience with furniture or household goods.
• Understanding of proper lifting techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and delegate effectively.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC.
• Ability to converse over a telephone.
• Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment.

Benefits:
Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here's a look at what you might be eligible for:

• 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

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
The expected starting pay range for this position is $27.00 -$30.00/hr. 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.
About Us
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.