Senior Design Strategist

HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Job summary

HNI Workplace Furnishings in Muscatine, IA, seeks a Senior Design Strategist to lead design development, drive showroom strategy, and influence decisions through expertise in product applications, space planning, and customer experiences.

You will use CET Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite to produce sketches, renderings, and presentation materials, collaborating with product, marketing, and engineering teams to translate concepts into functional workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience; 7 years preferred.
• NCIDQ Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and execution of projects with focus on innovation and design excellence.
• Utilize CET Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, KeyShot and Adobe Creative Suite for sketches, renderings, and presentations.
• Collaborate with WPA, product, marketing and engineering teams to translate concepts into functional design solutions.
• Define project scope, timelines, and resources; align cross-functional teams for showroom environments and new product launches.
• Partner with external design firms to develop concepts, storytelling, and material palettes.
• Lead presentations to executives and stakeholders, communicating progress and gathering feedback.
• Provide design oversight at on-site meetings to ensure alignment with objectives and timelines.
• Develop working documents and visual guides for showroom and sales teams.

Skills

Design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

CET Designer

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

Description

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride 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 a Senior Design Strategist to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design development and execution of projects, fostering innovation, creative problem-solving, and design excellence. Influence showroom strategy and key design decisions through advanced expertise in product applications, space planning strategies, construction implementation, and customer experiences.
• Utilize CET Designer and other relevant software programs (including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite) to create high-quality sketches, renderings, planning scenarios, and presentation materials that effectively communicate product applications and design intent.
• Collaborate with WPA, product, marketing, and engineering teams to translate product concepts into relevant and functional applications and design solutions that reflect workplace trends, customer needs, and HNI’s brand identity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define project scope, establish timelines, and align resources to support successful project execution. Facilitate cross-functional alignment and approval processes for new showroom environments, refreshes, and the integration of new product launches, ensuring timely decision-making and successful implementation.
• Partner with external design partners to develop design concepts, storytelling, and material palettes that align with brand objectives and customer needs.
• Lead presentations to key stakeholders, including executive leadership, communicate design progress, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with project goals and strategic objectives.
• Provide design oversight in key on-site project meetings and milestones to ensure alignment with objectives and making necessary adjustments to keep projects on track.
• Create and elevate evolving standards for technical specifications and other supporting documentation to ensure alignment of design intent and project requirements are maintained throughout project execution.
• Develop comprehensive working documents, presentation materials, and visual guides for showroom and sales teams, empowering them with effective sales tools.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, influencing best practices, improving processes, and driving consistency in how showrooms and immersive physical environments are developed and delivered.
• Manage project priorities, timelines, and workload independently while supporting broader departmental and organizational objectives.
• Build collaborative relationships across teams and contribute to HNI brand-building efforts, customer engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field required.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience required; 7 years of experience preferred.
• NCIDQ Certification 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 [e-mail]

• We offer benefits starting from Day 1.

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.