Associate Lead - Technical Design

• We are seeking an Associate Lead - Technical Design to lead a team of Technical Designers responsible for creating and maintaining design assets across multiple digital platforms
• This is an entry-level leadership position that combines hands-on technical production with team coordination and coaching responsibilities
• While continuing to contribute directly to design deliverables, this role provides day-to-day guidance, quality oversight, and mentorship for a small team of Technical Designers
• The Associate Lead - Technical Design serves as the team's primary technical resource, translating finalized furniture layouts and planning concepts into design files supporting AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
• Working from existing CET Designer drawings and established design documentation, this role ensures technical assets accurately represent design intent, planning requirements, and current product specifications

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and maintenance of design assets in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other applicable platforms.
• Utilize CET Designer and established design resources as the basis of design.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for application planning and design documentation questions.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and adherence to established standards.
• Provide guidance and support to Technical Designers on design tools, drawing methods, and planning requirements.
• Entry level knowledge of MillerKnoll products and application guidelines with willingness to grow.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to a small team of Technical Designers.
• Coordinate priorities and support workload balancing across the team
• Foster collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and technical excellence within the team.
• Ensure all technical design deliverables adhere to established drawing standards, documentation procedures, and application guidelines.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all technical outputs.
• Perform quality reviews and approvals prior to final delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and technical deliverables as needed.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and technical considerations effectively.
• Contribute to planning discussions and problem-solving efforts related to application design initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives requiring technical design expertise and application planning knowledge.
• Train, hire, and develop team members as needed to support evolving business needs.
• Voice recommendations for continuous improvement and explore opportunities for enhancement by referencing metrics and analytics.

Education Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in technical design, commercial interiors, workplace solutions, contract furniture, architecture, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating technical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
• Experience working within the contract furniture industry preferred.
• Prior experience leading projects, following established standards, or providing technical leadership preferred.

Skills Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit.
• Revit family creation and CET Designer experience are strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and CAP 2020 preferred.
• Experience with AI-enabled workflows and visualization best practices preferred.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, and related design documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and maintaining expertise in relevant design technologies and MillerKnoll products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other business productivity tools.

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