Design Director, Workplace

Why join us

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. Its 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 Design Director Workplace leads the strategic evolution of MillerKnolls global workplace environmentsspaces that bring culture to life and fuel innovation. This role is responsible for shaping the future of work through design guiding multidisciplinary teams to create spaces that foster creativity collaboration and connection. Partnering with key stakeholders this leader will form part of the Design leadership team in defining and delivering workplace experiences that reflect MillerKnolls values and support the diverse needs of its global workforce. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in workplace design a passion for human-centered environments and the ability to translate vision into scalable impactful position will be a global design leader partnering with executive leadership Real Estate Architecture Brand Marketing IT and People teams to create high-performing inspiring and human-centered workplaces. The Design Director Workplace will define and advance workplace design principles that reflect MillerKnolls values and serve as exemplars of design leadership across industries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the design and development of MillerKnolls workplace environments across global locations aligning spatial strategy with brand culture and employee experience.

• Define and communicate workplace design principles narratives and guidelines that support innovation inclusivity and sustainability.

• Guide multidisciplinary teams through all phases of designfrom visioning and concept development to execution and evaluation.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless integration of architecture interiors technology and user experience.

• Translate strategic insights and workplace research into spatial solutions that support evolving workstyles and team dynamics.

• Exhibit outstanding strategic thinking and methodical problem-solving skills.

• Synthesize data insights objectives and requirements into clear actionable design strategies and plans.

• Envision future states beyond the status quo.

• Present design strategies and outcomes to executive leadership adapting communication styles to diverse audiences.

• Oversee design documentation including drawings renderings and material palettes for internal and external presentations.

• Ensure design excellence across all touchpoints from placemaking and infrastructure to lighting branding and styling.

• Lead the development of design principles and palettes including foundational narrative atmospheric/spatial intention design language material color texture lighting journey flow etc.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with HR IT and Product teams to deliver holistic workplace experiences.

• Foster a culture of teamwork collaboration and excellence among team members.

• Mentor and develop design talent cultivating a culture of creativity curiosity and continuous learning.

• Actively contribute to strategic planning and executive decision-making representing workplace design at the enterprise level.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in design architecture industrial design social science or equivalent practical degree preferred.

• 15 years of experience in workplace design architecture or related disciplines.

• Experience in a leadership role within a global complex corporate real estate organization.

• Proven ability to lead design strategy and execution across large-scale multidisciplinary projects.

• Experience integrating data analysis into design decision-making.

Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of workplace strategy spatial planning and experience design.

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative inclusive approach.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with executive-level fluency.

• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear compelling design narratives.

• Strategic thinker with a bias toward action and innovation.

• Proficiency in design tools and platforms including AutoCAD Revit Adobe Creative Suite and visualization software.

• Knowledge of sustainable design principles universal design and applicable building codes.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

• Passion for shaping environments that support human potential and organizational performance.

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. Were 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 .