Senior CAD Designer

MillerKnoll • Holland, MI

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About The Position

Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Senior CAD Designer General Purpose The Senior CAD Designer is accountable for the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of CAD symbol graphics representing the MillerKnoll product portfolio. These assets enable architectural space planning and product specification workflows across internal systems, dealer tools, and third-party platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to work independently under limited supervision. The Senior CAD Designer owns complex technical processes, drives improvements to systems and workflows, and provides guidance, coaching, and training to other CAD designers and related roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using computer graphics applications, including advanced AutoCAD 2D and 3D modeling.
• Demonstrated experience owning complex CAD content, systems, or workflows in a professional environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD and strong familiarity with architectural and interior design applications.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision while managing multiple complex initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems through experience-based judgment and structured analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including coaching, influencing, and guiding others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to influence operational practices, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy, consistency, and usability of CAD symbol graphics for assigned product lines or systems.
• Create and maintain advanced 2D and 3D AutoCAD symbols based on engineering drawings, product rules, and system requirements.
• Analyze complex product changes and determine their impact across CAD libraries, planning systems, and downstream tools.
• Establish and maintain standards for CAD content structure, quality, and documentation.
• Independently analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement improvements to CAD development, testing, and publishing processes.
• Lead efforts to enhance tools, workflows, and systems to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Influence operational policies, procedures, and best practices related to CAD content and planning systems.
• Provide technical direction and review for CAD content developed by other designers or external vendors.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues within the CAD domain.
• Partner closely with the project manager to support delivery by clarifying requirements, resolving technical risks, and validating outcomes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to CAD Designers and other employees within the job area.
• Review work produced by others and provide constructive feedback to improve quality and consistency.
• Contribute to onboarding, documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Communicate effectively across and beyond the Technology organization, including with product teams, engineering, dealers, vendors, and external partners.
• Represent the CAD function in cross-functional initiatives and operational discussions.
• Influence stakeholders outside the job family on matters affecting CAD standards, workflows, and system usage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level