Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or Furniture Design; or equivalent experience
3-5 years of design-related experience, preferably in custom cabinet design
Experience with contract furniture is a plus
Proficient in CAD software applications like Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
Ideal candidate has experience with Vectorworks
Responsibilities
Create office layouts and drawings in response to RFPs
Master product knowledge to position offerings against competitors
Participate in internal and external training to support industry leadership
Field requests for Applications guidance and support
Collaborate with sales to create custom solutions for furniture
Engage internal teams to enhance solutions and processes
Document specifications for engineering and manufacturing teams
Provide accurate pricing for custom furniture solutions
Articulate product applications using design software
Deliver top-notch showroom experience for clients
Maintain showroom standards and resources
Perform additional responsibilities as needed
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
Health and dependent care savings accounts
Life and disability insurance options
Paid time off including vacation and parental leave
401(k) plan with company contributions
Special perks for associates
Opportunity for participation in equity awards and discretionary incentives
Full Job Description
General Purpose
Supports Geiger Sales Team by providing product drawings and specifications for commercial furniture designers and space planners. Responsible for creating product solutions for workplace needs by influencing the direction of product and service development with insights from a planning and interior design and architecture point of view.
Essential Functions
Creates office and workplace room layouts and drawing typicals in response to RFP's from clients
Masters understanding of Geiger Product lines as it relates to current trends and how to best position them against competitors
Participate in regular internal and external training and education initiatives that support Geiger's efforts to sustain its position as an industry leader
Fields calls/requests from internal and external audiences for Applications guidance/support.
Partnering with national Sales Team to create Geiger custom solutions for casegoods and ancillary furniture
Engages with internal teams to inspire optimal solutions and internal improvements.
Provide documentation essential for Geiger Engineers and Manufacturing team to successfully produce furniture
Provides detailed specifications and pricing for custom furniture solutions
Drives optimal client value-add and value-engineered solutions.
Articulates applications within Vectorworks, 4D, and other tools as applicable to support various product application needs.
Serve as a liaison between internal partners (sales, order entry, manufacturing and engineering) and the A&D community (furniture dealers, architecture firms and interior design firms)
Support Geiger sales team by delivering excellent showroom-based customer experience for end user clients and the Architect & Design community
Maintain showroom standards as mandated by the MillerKnoll Customer Experience Team
Regular inventory of sales resources so they are readily available for client needs
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Travel as needed (up to 10%) to support client engagements and team development.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or Furniture Design from an accredited program; or equivalent years of experience.
Three to five years of prior design related experience or experience in custom cabinet design and millwork design/manufacturing preferred
Skills and Abilities
Contract furniture experience preferred
Strong sense of the customer and sales process and proven ability to facilitate customer and field interaction
Ability to work with cross functional teams to create, specify, and present design solutions
Knowledge of CAD software applications; Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or product specification and drawing software.
Vectorworks experience is ideal.
Ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller office environment.
Compensation range for this role is $69,920.00 - $92,000.00. 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.
About MillerKnoll, Inc
MillerKnoll, Inc., doing business as Herman Miller, is an American company that produces office furniture, equipment, and home furnishings. Its best known designs include the Aeron chair, Noguchi table, Marshmallow sofa, Mirra chair, and the Eames Lounge Chair.
