Development Program - Design

Campus (College & University) Muscatine, Iowa RequisitionId: 25-2003
Hiring Manager: Heidi Eller ([email protected])

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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 individuals to join our Design Development Program in Muscatine, IA! New hires will start in January 2026 or June 2026. 
 
Our Early Career Development Program (ECDP) is a one-year rotational program designed to develop emerging early career busines professionals, preparing you for future growth opportunities within our organization in various design functions. We provide a specialized onboarding plan, foundational knowledge about our business, direct exposure to leadership, and opportunities to develop cohort relationships through cross-functional team projects.
 
Program Highlights:
  • On-going career development and growth focused on your skills and aspirations
  • Dedicated business-leader mentor and continuous feedback
  • Opportunity to network with our leadership teams
  • Provide a meaningful contribution to our business by learning while doing
  • Exposure to various areas of the rotational department within the organization providing the opportunity to explore areas of interest
What You Will Do: 
The Design team is responsible for providing best in class deliverables to our customers that meet their everchanging workplace design needs. As a member of this team, you will gain experience rendering designs, space planning, preparing proposals, and working with CET Designer.
 
Our ECDP members are a key source of future talent for entry-level design careers. Once you’ve completed the ECDP, you’ll be prepared for a role likely within one of the rotational functions. Where you will begin will be in part based on your talents and strengths, your interests, and available roles upon program completion.
 
What You Have: 
  • Prospective candidates are required to hold a bachelor's degree in design or a related field, prior to their start date. 
  • Minimum 2.8 GPA
  • Portfolio containing examples of design work must be submitted.
  • Interest in commercial design and space planning.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities
What You're Good At:  
  • Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership 
  • Strong experience managing projects (school or work related) 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Dedicated team-player, strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills 
What We Offer:  
  • Competitive compensation structure
  • Excellent benefits offerings, starting day one
  • Career growth and relocation opportunities
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities
  • Member (Employee) Resource Groups
  • Retirement match program
  • Benefits to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
We look forward to hearing from you! 
We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. 

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.

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