2027 Design Internship – Brooklyn

We designed our program to be a game-changing first step in kicking off your career journey. We're looking for the next generation of Designers who are passionate, creative, and innovative. During this 10-week program, you'll develop your skills alongside a team of supportive mentors and inspiring leaders.

Our Design team brings customer-centered, trend-forward products to life through seasonal collaboration, innovation, and cross-brand alignment. As an intern, you'll work closely with senior management to learn how to create concept boards, manage samples, support new product lines, and take an active role in business presentations.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a portfolio or website of work from previous school/personal projects
• You're actively pursuing a degree in Design with a graduation date of Spring/Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Able to work onsite at West Elm in Brooklyn
• Know how to prioritize and move quickly to react to our ever-changing business

OUR PROGRAM

Our Design Internship is meant for undergraduate students graduating in Spring/Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.  During your internship, you will be a part of an intern cohort working for West Elm in Brooklyn, NY.  Throughout the program, you will attend business critical meetings, lead projects, gain experience working with cross-functional teams, attend professional trainings, and have the chance to brainstorm with our leadership team.

At the end of the program, you are given the opportunity to pioneer a new idea and present it to our executive leadership team. Many of our interns' project proposals have been implemented in new business strategies, as we value the fresh perspective our interns bring to the business.

Of course, we also leave time for a little fun by hosting social and networking opportunities with your fellow interns such as cohort lunches, and social hours.

WHEN

Our 10 week program runs June 7th - August 13th (start date is flexible for students on the quarter system). 

WHERE

Brooklyn, NY. Onsite 4-5 days a week.

ABOUT US

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a global, multi-channel retailer of home furnishings and housewares (our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn teen, west elm, Rejuvenation, GreenRow and Mark & Graham), but we operate within smaller teams, giving each person an opportunity for hands-on experience. Together, our brands represent a strong, diverse and growing portfolio that allow us to reach customers in a new way every day - and we'd love your help.

Our performance driven culture is best described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and purpose driven. Our teams are filled with smart and innovative people who have helped us achieve such accolades such as:

• American Innovation Index Top 25 Most Innovative Companies, 2023
• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, 2023
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces, 2023
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, 2022 
• Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service, 2024
• Time World’s Best Companies, 2024
• Fortune 500 List, 2022

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 $22-$26 hourly. 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.