Application Design Specialist- Workplace Category

Why join us? 

Our purpose is to 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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

As an Application Design Specialist within the Workplace Category, you will play a strategic role in empowering the broader Herman Miller design community to effectively plan and design with our broad portfolio.  In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert for the healthcare vertical market.  Staying in-tune with needs from internal and external design audiences, you will drive the creation and upkeep of tools that that bring clarity and simplify the specification and design process. At times you may lean into exploring new concepts for development while also driving focus and momentum to our existing portfolio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies creative problem-solving skills to identify opportunities to differentiate new products from those within the existing MillerKnoll product portfolio with a focus on Healthcare solutions.

• Conducts application studies and needs assessment with sales and design teams to understand needs in the market, creates application POV, and articulates them visually through application design.

• Acts as a subject matter expert in the Healthcare vertical market within application design team.

• Applies knowledge of current clinical trends, issues and best practices.

• Writes and maintains the planning and design toolset for products within the Healthcare portfolio, making them understandable and digestible.

• Leads a cross-functional team driving the symbol development process for CET, CADPack, SketchUp, Revit, and other 2D & 3D design tools to support new product commercialization.

• Creates applications for product launch materials (i.e. renderings, thought starters, other visual assets) leaning on Healthcare market expertise.

• Conduct application studies and market analysis to assist with the exploration of new product concepts and market needs.

• Provide training to internal and external audiences as needed.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in interior/architectural/facility design from an accredited program, or relevant academic discipline required.

• 3 - 7 years’ of Healthcare industry experience with a furniture manufacturer or dealer required.

• Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, CET and Adobe InDesign. Experience with Adobe Illustrator is preferred.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, work environment and at all levels of the organization.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including professional presentation and facilitation skills.

• Exhibits strong organization and problem-solving skills.

• Exhibits ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently to develop enriched solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and successfully coordinate efforts of internal/external resources.

• Applied knowledge of the contract furniture industry, design industry and consumer trends.

• Research and be knowledgeable with design industry and consumer trends.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. 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.

A starting compensation range for this role is $77,950.00 - $97,925.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including 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), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

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].