Designer – Product Applications

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.

Designer - Product Applications

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Designer - Product Applications to join our team of workplace design professionals. We are looking for someone who has experience working at an architecture or design firm to voice the workplace needs from an A+D perspective. You’ll partner with a team of designers to create workplace solutions by supporting space planning, furniture applications, and specifications.

General Purpose

Responsible for influencing product direction, styling, and CMF selections for customer-facing design content. You’ll create inspiring design solutions that showcase MillerKnoll products in a variety of workplace and ancillary environments.

Essential Functions

• Conceptualizes differentiating design applications of MillerKnoll product solutions.
• Masters understanding of MillerKnoll product specification and application planning guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of application design standards, workplace trends, contract furniture practices, and customer needs.
• Stays up to date on product launches and maintains current knowledge of product portfolio.
• Applies creative problem-solving skills in a team setting to differentiate with MillerKnoll solutions.
• Perform product research, finish selections, and typical development using established MillerKnoll standards and tools.
• Produce accurate, complete, and high-quality designs while maintaining organized project files and documentation.
• Articulates design solutions within CET Designer, CAP 2020, and other design tools as applicable to support various product solution needs.
• Partners with neighboring design teams to create design solutions through research and current market trends.
• Maintains proficiency in current design software and stays up to date on emerging technological trends.
• Drives optimal client value-add and value-engineered solutions.
• Performs competitor design and product application research to drive value added solutions.
• Partners with Product Management, Marketing, Digital, and other internal teams to support product initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in interior/architectural/facility design from an accredited program, or 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.

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, CAP 2020, and SketchUp, or other software/design tools.
• Advanced Revit proficiency preferred.
• Experience with CET Designer preferred.
• Experience with AI-enabled workflows preferred.  
• Has clear understanding of architectural drawings.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft & Adobe products.
• Experience with InDesign and Photoshop preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions for informal, collaborative and group settings/applications.
• Must have strong project management and analytical skills, including coordinating deadlines, design responsibilities, and final deliverables.
• Must have strong 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 successfully coordinate the efforts of internal and external resources.
• Experience working in cross-functional team environments.
• Basic understanding of the furniture sales process, and how design and sales work together.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the design process at an architecture or design firm.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a collaborative approach to supporting team success and delivering high-quality design solutions.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].