Corporate Internship 2025
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Job Description
About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a global, multi-channel retailer of home furnishings and housewares. Founded in 1956, the company has grown into a family of brands including:
• Williams Sonoma: Kitchenware and home goods
• Williams Sonoma Home: Home furnishings and decor
• Pottery Barn: Furniture and home decor
• Pottery Barn Kids: Furniture and decor for children
• Pottery Barn teen: Furniture and decor for teens
• west elm: Modern furniture and home decor
• Rejuvenation: Lighting and hardware
• GreenRow: Sustainable home goods
• Mark & Graham: Personalized gifts and home decor
These brands represent a diverse portfolio that reaches customers in new ways every day. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is known for its high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and commitment to enhancing the lives of its customers and communities.
Company Culture:
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. fosters an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and purpose-driven culture. The team is filled with smart and innovative individuals who have helped the company achieve accolades like:
• American Innovation Index Top 25 Most Innovative Companies (2023)
• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2023)
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity (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)
Corporate Internship Program
The Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Corporate Internship program is designed for rising seniors seeking a game-changing first step in their career journey. The program runs for multiple weeks from mid-June to mid-August and offers interns the following experiences:
• Placement: Interns are placed in departments based on their interviews, interests, and skills.
• Hands-on Experience: Interns participate in business-critical meetings, lead projects, work with cross-functional teams, attend professional trainings, and brainstorm with leadership.
• Exposure: The program provides exposure to different brands and departments, giving interns a broader company overview and helping them determine career paths.
• Innovation: Interns are encouraged to pioneer new ideas for their assigned brands or functions.
• Final Project: During the final week, interns present their project proposals to the executive leadership team. Many of these projects have been implemented in new business strategies.
• Networking: Social and networking opportunities are hosted for interns, including cohort lunches and social hours.
Available Internship Departments:
• Creative Services: Photo, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising
• eCommerce
• Finance
• Global Inventory Management
• Marketing
• Merchandising
• Product Development & Design
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Undergraduate: Junior year with an anticipated graduation date in 2026
• GPA: 3.5 or above
• Location: Open to interning onsite at one of our brands in San Francisco or Brooklyn, New York
• Passion: Strong interest in the family of brands, home décor, or retail
• Skills: Ability to prioritize, move quickly, solve problems strategically, and utilize Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables)
Compensation & Benefits:
• hourly Rate: $20.00 – $24.00 (actual pay determined based on experience and job-related factors)
• Benefits: May include benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
Key Notes:
• Sponsorship: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. does not sponsor individuals for this position.
• Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
