Manager, Sustainable Design

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.

About this opportunity

As a key contributor within the sustainability and product development teams, the Manager of Sustainable Design will support the implementation and evolution of MillerKnoll's sustainable design framework. This role will help integrate sustainability principles into product development processes, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, voluntary standards, and customer expectations. The Sustainable Design Manager will bring a strong mix of technical knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for sustainable innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution and refinement of MillerKnoll's sustainable design framework across product development teams, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability strategy and evolving standards and certifications.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and innovation teams to embed sustainability considerations into early-stage product development, including material selection and impact assessments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools and processes, helping to assess and improve the environmental performance of key products.
• Partner with marketing and product teams to develop sustainability messaging and data-driven narratives for new and existing products.
• Provide sustainability insights and tools to support sales, marketing, and client engagement efforts, including RFP responses and customer presentations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging standards and certifications, and best practices to inform internal strategies and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering/Science Preferred or other sustainability related field.

• 5-7 years of experience in sustainable design, product development, or corporate sustainability.
• Working knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment methodologies, materials science, and sustainability standards and certifications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions and influence outcomes.
• Experience managing projects and contributing to cross-functional initiatives.
• A passion for sustainability and innovation, with a desire to drive measurable impact.

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. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

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 click to view [email protected] .