Title: Aesthetic Design Manager (USA)

Req ID: 4767

Job Category: Innovation

Location:

Doraville, GA, US, 30360

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

What You'll Do:

We're in search of a talented and forward-thinking Aesthetics Manager to join our vibrant team.

In this pivotal role, the Aesthetics Manager will be instrumental in shaping and implementing the visual essence of our products, ensuring they resonate with our brand identity and strategic goals.

Working with a team of skilled designers, this role involves close collaboration with various departments to develop innovative solutions that enhance our brand and contribute to our business achievements.

Discover more about this thrilling opportunity below and seize the chance to apply today!

How You'll Do It:

Some of your tasks and responsibilities will include:

Develop Creative Solutions: Generate innovative solutions and deliver design aesthetics that align with strategic product direction and promote innovation.
Communication and Alignment: Effectively communicate design direction and requirements to supply partners. Ensure alignment of design teams to execute projects according to assigned design language.
Project Management: Drive project management activities, including design execution, material procurement, conversion activation, and component testing. Adhere to project timelines and oversee key deliverables.
Weekly Meetings: Attend weekly project meetings and provide comprehensive updates to the broader organization regarding project progress.
Supplier Management: Manage communication with suppliers and ensure clear direction on project requirements and deadlines for key stakeholders.
Swatch Selections: Curate swatch selections from suppliers and coordinate internal reviews to enhance submissions.
Prototype Requests: Collaborate with internal development teams to submit build requests for full-scale prototype/design reviews.
Lean Design Principles: Collaborate with teams to develop designs following lean principles. Integrate Design to Value and Design to Manufacture processes into design development.
Intellectual Property: Protect all intellectual property and secure exclusivity of ideation wherever possible.
Brand Segment Responsibility: Assume responsibility for a designated segment of a brand.
Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as determined by the Senior Director of Aesthetic Design.

What You'll Bring:

Degree in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or Textile Design preferred
Industrial, fashion, or textile design or associated product development experience preferred
Strong eye for design and aesthetics. Ability to drive creative thinking.
Technical knowledge of textile/performance fabric construction and production methods strongly preferred.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite , Solidworks, Keyshot, or comparable software preferred but not required.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Willingness to speak up.
Demonstrate strong leadership and decision-making ability.
Strong ability to drive process.
Assertive, decisive and confident decision maker.
Ability to manage multiple project tasks and project timelines
Ability to navigate complex manufacturing and development processes
Team-oriented, collaborative work approach; initiative, flexibility, and able to work in a team setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
5-10 years professional experience working in new product development

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401K with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), medical condition genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.