Associate Art Director, CGI - Williams Sonoma Home

Overview
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

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

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.

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