Industrial Designer II

HNI Corporation
United States, Iowa, Muscatine
Feb 10, 2025
Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. Wepride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do! What We Need: We are looking for an Industrial Designer II to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team. As an Industrial Designer, you will facilitate and oversee product concept and design phases, optimizing function, value, and appearance for users and manufacturers. This role generates and evaluates multiple concepts, considering factors such as design research, competitive analysis, aesthetics, design-function relationships, ergonomics, durability, materials, budget, price, production cost, and marketing trends. What You Will Do: Actively participate in the development and implementation of multiple design concepts addressing customer and market needs/trends in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Lead idea/concept generation, including sketching, hand rendering, CAD modeling, 3-D modeling, and computer renderings. Work with various internal stakeholders to ensure final product delivery aligns with the Design Project Brief. Determine and oversee overall aesthetics to maintain the design integrity of the concept. Present detailed design proposals to the project team, discussing modification, production methods, and materials, and communicate design intent through visual deliverables. Ensure a design language that is brand consistent with projected designs. Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization. What You Have: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field required. At least 2 years of relevant experience required; 4 years' relevant experience preferred. HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.