Bill Burns

Experience

• Designer, Owner Bill Burns Design · Freelance Apr 2017 – Present 8 yrs 1 mos San Francisco, CA, United States I currently do freelance design for clients all over the world. The projects range from toy design, furniture, home furnishings, soft goods/bags, exhibit design, and
• Senior Designer Pottery Barn Kids, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · Full-time Jan 2001 – Apr 2017 16 yrs 3 mos San Francisco, CA, United States Designed collections of product from trend analysis to production for hundreds of collections over the 16 years.
  Managed teams to realize our vision to offer meaningful product experiences for customers.
  Traveled overseas for over 15 years to meet with manufacturers and colleagues to execute design, engineering, and production. Traveled internationally every year for trend shopping
  Have designed a wide range of products that includes: décor, lighting, storage, shelving systems, toys, plush, bags, tableware, keepsakes, etc.
  I worked with the merchandising and sourcing teams around the world to meet company objectives while maintaining a unique brand vision.
  Regularly presented my ideas to large groups and senior management
  I managed a team of product designers. Managed to assist with their work flow, priorities, meeting deadlines, budget, schedule, and career goals.