Sleep Number Corporation
Senior Graphic Designer
Sleep Number Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Company Overview
Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep
Position Purpose
The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for leading, directing and contributing to the overarching design and implementation of creative marketing projects with heavy emphasis in social media. This role will help to lead and drive social forward concepts as well as holistic, on-brand concepts that are omni channel. They will contribute to the creative team’s design work to improve, and implement the look, feel, and function of marketing efforts; directly affecting the success of the brand’s consumer awareness and consideration.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead Graphic Designer in support of consumer product launches, promotional campaigns, social content, and in store displays.
Serve as key part of the inhouse Creative Team (Designers, Writers, Production) to establish the visual brand vision, and design strategies for the internal Client within all channels.
Elevate the overall creative aspect of the Company and the team with intuitive, mature approach to understanding and deploying great results-driven design and communication.
Actively contribute to creative brainstorming and though ideation sessions as well as collaborate with other creatives including web
Meet with Channel Owners, Project Managers and the creative process specialist to help define and determine project parameters.
Presents the work during Creative Reviews by effectively explaining design rationale, process and methodologies of the design communications.
Interfaces with Marketing, Merchandising, Strategy, and IT Departments
Demonstrates consistent leadership as a key representative of the Creative Team.
Supports and protects the Company brand and brand guidelines in all digital initiatives.
Stays up to date with design, functionality, trends and systems.
Identifies new technologies and methodologies that will benefit short- and long-term department goals.
Utilizes new and existing content into omni-channel resources for end users.
Enhances or creates style guides for all components of the brand.
Collaborates and helps lead other Graphic Designers and writers on the team.
Creates new and exciting content to enhance the visual experience.
Performs other design duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
5+ years working as an art director or senior graphic designer in an agency or corporate environment preferably designing digital content for social media platforms.
Design Skills: Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Figma design experience preferred.
BA/BS in related field required. Please include portfolio upon submission.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent analytical skills and relevant experience
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Customer focused mindset – internal and external
Willingness to learn and accept change
Able to multitask and take direction from multiple sources
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Excels as working independently or as part of a creative team
Able to work using accepted processes
Strong layout and visual communication skills
Problem solving skills
Able to work in a creative environment
Able to work in a production based, process-oriented environment
Quick learner and open to learning new ideas
Working Conditions
Sleep Number offers a hybrid work environment providing the flexibility and balance of a blend of remote work and onsite collaboration in office at Sleep Number's corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. #PIQ
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.
By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.
Safety
Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.
EEO Statement
Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.
Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep
Position Purpose
The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for leading, directing and contributing to the overarching design and implementation of creative marketing projects with heavy emphasis in social media. This role will help to lead and drive social forward concepts as well as holistic, on-brand concepts that are omni channel. They will contribute to the creative team’s design work to improve, and implement the look, feel, and function of marketing efforts; directly affecting the success of the brand’s consumer awareness and consideration.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead Graphic Designer in support of consumer product launches, promotional campaigns, social content, and in store displays.
Serve as key part of the inhouse Creative Team (Designers, Writers, Production) to establish the visual brand vision, and design strategies for the internal Client within all channels.
Elevate the overall creative aspect of the Company and the team with intuitive, mature approach to understanding and deploying great results-driven design and communication.
Actively contribute to creative brainstorming and though ideation sessions as well as collaborate with other creatives including web
Meet with Channel Owners, Project Managers and the creative process specialist to help define and determine project parameters.
Presents the work during Creative Reviews by effectively explaining design rationale, process and methodologies of the design communications.
Interfaces with Marketing, Merchandising, Strategy, and IT Departments
Demonstrates consistent leadership as a key representative of the Creative Team.
Supports and protects the Company brand and brand guidelines in all digital initiatives.
Stays up to date with design, functionality, trends and systems.
Identifies new technologies and methodologies that will benefit short- and long-term department goals.
Utilizes new and existing content into omni-channel resources for end users.
Enhances or creates style guides for all components of the brand.
Collaborates and helps lead other Graphic Designers and writers on the team.
Creates new and exciting content to enhance the visual experience.
Performs other design duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
5+ years working as an art director or senior graphic designer in an agency or corporate environment preferably designing digital content for social media platforms.
Design Skills: Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Figma design experience preferred.
BA/BS in related field required. Please include portfolio upon submission.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent analytical skills and relevant experience
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Customer focused mindset – internal and external
Willingness to learn and accept change
Able to multitask and take direction from multiple sources
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Excels as working independently or as part of a creative team
Able to work using accepted processes
Strong layout and visual communication skills
Problem solving skills
Able to work in a creative environment
Able to work in a production based, process-oriented environment
Quick learner and open to learning new ideas
Working Conditions
Sleep Number offers a hybrid work environment providing the flexibility and balance of a blend of remote work and onsite collaboration in office at Sleep Number's corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. #PIQ
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.
By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.
Safety
Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.
EEO Statement
Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.