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Job description
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:
The SSB Innovation team is seeking an Aesthetic Design Director. The Director will lead our product design and component development teams to design and implement new products across our portfolio of brands and private label programs. The Aesthetics Design Director will own the department and operating budget including creative agency engagements, equipment and other capital purchases.
How You’ll Do It:
Own and manage key vendor relationships for Aesthetics domestically and globally to support material innovation for product development.
Provide annual color and trends forecast.
Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing team.
Develop and execute recommendations for new national line product launch looks.
Develop Aesthetic guidebook for branded look and feel across all SSB brands in partnership with design team.
Deliver material Innovation ideas to assist in achieving $1B Innovation pipeline.
Manage over 1,000 material changes annually.
Deliver projects on time and in full.
3‑d Model and Render new looks for consumer research and selling stories.
Participate in dealer sell‑in meetings as needed.
Own the operating budget for Aesthetics Design team.
What You’ll Bring:
Degree in Industrial Design, Fashion Design or Textile Design preferred.
Experience dealing with a complex network of suppliers
10‑15 years’ experience in roles focused on industrial or aesthetic design
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
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 sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, 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), 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.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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