Senior Product Designer

Herman MillerHolland, MI
396d$88,600 - $111,750

About The Position

The Senior Product Designer at MillerKnoll plays a crucial role in the Global Design Studio, focusing on creating innovative product designs and enhancements. This position involves collaboration with various teams, mentoring junior designers, and representing the design vision to stakeholders. The designer will work on new product initiatives, customization projects, and product extensions, ensuring alignment with the company's values and market trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in design or design-related field preferred.
  • 10 years of design experience, with emphasis on product design.
  • Impeccable design sensitivity and historical design knowledge.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with design team colleagues and external designers.
  • Deep knowledge of global furniture design practitioners and brands.
  • Strong relationship and consensus-building skills necessary to manage projects in a complex environment.
  • Demonstrated communication skills and ability to present complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop product concepts and designs under the authorship of Herman Miller, Knoll, and other MillerKnoll brands.
  • Design product extensions, improvements, and modifications for existing product lines.
  • Proactively explore new materials, processes, and market shifts to inform product design and development.
  • Effectively represent design at MillerKnoll to customers, stakeholders, and design partners.
  • Synthesize user needs, business factors, corporate strategy, and research insights into design results.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operational resources to achieve intended design results within constraints.
  • Serve as a liaison between design and other departments such as finance, legal, and marketing.
  • Support the design studio in scouting and maintaining relationships with external design talent.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers to draft design briefs and engage with design partners.
  • Facilitate the execution of design contracts, aiding in negotiations.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent Day Care Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability and Other Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave)
  • Holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Short/Long Term Disability

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Industry

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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