Design Applications Specialist 1

Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

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 Design Applications Specialist 1 to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team.

The Design Application Specialist 3 is responsible for providing design and specification services to our internal and external customers and end users. Services provided on the team include project specifications, audit services, and design consultations.

What You Will Do

• Design/space plan and specify creative solutions with systems, freestanding, and architectural product solutions.  
• Support technical design requirements such as space planning, typical development, product specifications, audit, and finish selections on small-medium, low complexity specification projects (including bid responses) utilizing CET, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and 2020 Worksheet. Opportunity to work on progressively larger projects to build a strong skill set.
• Provide detailed notes and renderings showcasing product applications in a quick, clean, and effective manner that demonstrates team services and processes with competency and professionalism.
• Impact the selling process by providing unique design applications, color, and finish schemes, to provide a valued final solution that will improve our customer experience and win rate.  
• Become a product expert by completing ongoing product training and staying up to date on department/product updates.
• Estimate hours to effectively schedule and allocate time per project.
• Provide consultative selling support that promotes relevant and impactful solutions to internal and external customers through in-person discussions, CET LIVE design, and virtual experiences.   
• Drive product recommendations and interpret client needs. Providing value engineering suggestions when requested.
• Completes all activities while supporting corporate strategies and goals that include brand building and developing customer relationships.  
• 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.
• NCIDQ and/or LEED certifications are preferred.
• At least 1-year relevant experience required; 2-years of experience 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 [email protected] 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.