Senior Designer, Interiors

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

The Senior Designer, Interiors (Showrooms) is responsible for designing branded environments that deliver world class experiences for all MillerKnoll businesses and brands, including Herman Miller and Knoll. Helps to create the design strategy and creative development with the Design Director and Senior Managers and communicate those strategies to internal stakeholders. Leads multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion with direction from creative leadership, that consider brand narrative, experience, interior design, exhibit design, messaging, branding, product, materials, lighting, and styling. Must cultivate a deep understanding of MillerKnoll brands, products and applications while bringing an awareness of contemporary and historical design, workplace trends, and sustainability principles. Collaborates with Marketing, Product, IT, and other internal teams, as well as external design resources as required by project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads and contributes to the design and development of MillerKnoll Interiors projects, including contract showrooms, exhibitions, trade shows, workplace environments, and facilities.

• Manages multiple design projects concurrently, balancing timelines, budgets, and priorities while communicating clearly with senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Develops design documentation from concept through schematic design, design development to capture design intent, including drawings, diagrams, renderings, and material palettes for internal and client-facing presentations.

• Defines and advances design narratives, spatial concepts, palettes, and environmental intentions-including color, materiality, lighting, and flow-to support project goals and brand alignment.

• Serves as the primary point of contact with internal brand teams and external clients, advising on space planning, finish selection, and furnishings, and representing the design vision throughout.

• Synthesizes workplace research, strategic insights, and the MillerKnoll perspective to inform design outcomes and guide consultative client conversations.

• Integrates research findings with interior design expertise to develop environments that enhance productivity, collaboration, and brand storytelling.

• Collaborates with product development and sales teams to remain current on furniture systems, market trends, and customer needs.

• Oversees the development of custom elements such as millwork, sub-architectural components, and graphics, from design intent through fabrication and installation.

• Prepares execution documentation in collaboration with Project Management, ensuring alignment on materials, schedule, budget, and technical specifications.

• Maintains and contributes to shared design data, libraries, and resources across the Interiors team and broader MillerKnoll network.

• Demonstrates fluency in digital design tools including Rhino, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and rapid prototyping software to develop and communicate design intent.

• Leads internal design meetings and facilitates decision-making processes that uphold the firm's creative standards and project goals.

• Analyzes and communicates project constraints and opportunities through critical design thinking and iterative studies.

• Ensures project quality and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations in partnership with project leadership.

• Supports continuous learning by researching new technologies, sustainable design practices, and emerging trends, contributing to the team's collective knowledge.

• Mentors and manages junior designers, fostering skill development and ensuring design continuity across all project phases.

• Represents the design team in client meetings and presentations, aligning project execution with client goals and design vision.

• Other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, art or a related discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and operational experience.

• Master's degree preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in Architecture or Interior Design with progressively increasing responsibilities and complexity.

Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of the contract furniture industry and workplace design, including programming and workplace strategy metrics.

• Demonstrated creative aesthetic aligned with the diverse brands within the MillerKnoll collective.

• Experience designing with sustainable practices and an understanding of universal design, accessibility, and applicable building codes.

• Ability to conceptualize and document MillerKnoll product solutions through 2D and 3D visualization techniques.

• Strong understanding of architectural drawings and CAD software.

• Highly proficient in design and visualization tools including AutoCAD, BIM platforms, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related software.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, delivering on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize team goals and manage client-specific challenges across distributed teams.

• Financially literate with solid business acumen and strategic thinking.

• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills for engaging clients, internal teams, and firm leadership.

• Skilled in client-facing engagements and stakeholder conversations, representing MillerKnoll professionally and confidently.

• Passion for working collaboratively across disciplines in a team-driven environment.

• Self-directed with the initiative to develop work plans, set goals, and execute results independently.

• Assertive and proactive work style with adaptability in dynamic project contexts.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time for site visits, installations, and team meetings.

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 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.

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 careers_help@millerknoll.com.