CMF Designer

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 Assists in the development of product CMF design strategy, and execution of final color, materials, and finishes for production. Supports the integration of the CMF design strategy as related to surface materials and finishes for CMF initiated programs as well as new products and advanced development projects. Provides CMF design support to new product commercialization teams. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ideates and visualizes CMF design concepts for product and presentations. • Executes established CMF strategy set by CMF Design Director. • Infuses color palette and strategy into CMF programs. Explores color and trend forecasts and applications. • Provides a high level of CMF design support to a specified category(s) to ensure the successful execution of color, materials, and finishes on product. • Collaborates and strategizes with cross functional teams, including design, CMF development, product development, product management and manufacturing throughout the design and development process. • Assists in the design and development of proprietary colors, materials, and finishes. • Supports CMF environmental initiatives related to MillerKnoll’s corporate sustainability goals. • Analyzes and approves color, materials, and finishes in collaboration with CMF development team • Communicates directly with suppliers and vendors. • 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 CMF Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design or Fine Arts; will consider individuals with advanced knowledge gained via extensive cumulative experience. • 3-5 years industry-related experience. Skills and Abilities • Portfolio that demonstrates color, material, and finish (CMF) applied to product categories with story/rationale. • Knowledge of design principles and technical knowledge in area of expertise. • Experienced in CMF manufacturing processes. • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with internal design, cross functional product development teams and suppliers. • Understanding of product design, development, and manufacturing process from inception through production. • Ability to identify and solve problems in a creative, participative, and proactive way. • Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects. • Team player - ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple teams. • Takes initiative to proactively achieve goals and strategies. • Proficient in Adobe Suite, MS Office Suite and KeyShot. • Ability to travel as required. 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. MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century. Want to be part of a team that’s making a positive impact? From creating spaces that help people live and work better to lifting our local and global communities, MillerKnoll is working hard to make a difference. Join us as we design a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful future together. Enter your email address to tell us about yourself. We will keep you informed about job opportunities and events that match your interests.