Designer - Product Applications

MillerKnoll•Holland, MI

About The Position

MillerKnoll is seeking an experienced Designer - Product Applications to join its team of workplace design professionals. The role draws on experience at an architecture or design firm to represent workplace needs from an architecture and design perspective. The designer partners with other designers to develop workplace solutions through space planning, furniture applications, and specifications. The position influences product direction, styling, and color, material, and finish (CMF) selections for customer-facing design content. It creates design solutions that showcase MillerKnoll products across workplace and ancillary environments. The designer also collaborates with Product Management, Marketing, Digital, neighboring design teams, and internal and external resources to support product initiatives and deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in interior, architectural, or facility design from an accredited program, or a relevant academic discipline.
At least 5–7 years of experience in interior design, space planning, or facility management.
2–4 years of experience with commercial furniture systems, including MillerKnoll product knowledge.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, CAP 2020, and SketchUp, or other software/design tools.
Clear understanding of architectural drawings.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe products.
Ability to develop creative solutions for informal, collaborative, and group settings or applications.
Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated deep knowledge of the contract furniture industry and workplace strategies.
Ability to change priorities quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to coordinate internal and external resources successfully.
Experience working in cross-functional team environments.
Basic understanding of the furniture sales process and how design and sales work together.
Deep understanding of the design process at an architecture or design firm.
Professionalism, accountability, and a collaborative approach to supporting team success and delivering high-quality design solutions.
Ability to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Revit proficiency.
Experience with CET Designer.
Experience with AI-enabled workflows.
Experience with InDesign and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize differentiating design applications of MillerKnoll product solutions.
Apply MillerKnoll product specification and application planning guidelines.
Maintain current knowledge of application design standards, workplace trends, contract furniture practices, customer needs, product launches, and the product portfolio.
Use creative problem-solving in a team setting to differentiate MillerKnoll solutions.
Conduct product research, select finishes, and develop typicals using established MillerKnoll standards and tools.
Produce accurate, complete, high-quality designs and maintain organized project files and documentation.
Articulate design solutions using CET Designer, CAP 2020, and other applicable design tools.
Partner with neighboring design teams to develop solutions informed by research and current market trends.
Maintain proficiency in current design software and stay current with emerging technology trends.
Develop client value-add and value-engineered solutions.
Research competitor designs and product applications to inform value-added solutions.
Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Digital, and other internal teams to support product initiatives.
Coordinate project deadlines, design responsibilities, deliverables, and internal and external resources while managing multiple projects and changing priorities.