Job Title: Junior Co‑Designer Architect

Location: Chennai

About Haworth

Haworth Inc. is a global leader in designing and manufacturing adaptable workspaces that enhance performance and well‑being. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, we serve over 120 countries through 600+ dealers. In the Asia Pacific region, we have strong operations across India, Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Australia—with major manufacturing facilities in Shanghai and Chennai.

We are now expanding our Co Designer Team and seeking passionate, tech‑savvy Architects who love design, innovation, and the future of generative planning.

Why Join Us?

If you’ve ever wished to share feedback directly with a software team while using a planning tool—this role gives you that seat at the table!
You will work closely with our global software team, influencing product improvements and shaping one of the industry's most advanced generative office planning tools—Co Designer.

You will also collaborate with workplace & real estate teams from major multinational clients across Australia, Singapore, China, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

Job Purpose

As a Junior Co‑Designer Architect, you will contribute to the development and improvement of CoDesigner software, support client planning projects, and create training content for new users. This role combines architecture, workplace planning, CAD/BIM proficiency, and software innovation—all in one.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Software Support

• Participate in sprint planning as a user-tester and product expert

• Provide structured user feedback to enhance software UX and functionality

• Identify, track, and report software bugs and operational issues

Client Project Support

• Upload and prepare client floorplans (DWG/DXF)

• Create basic and advanced Test Fits aligned with client guidelines

• Engage with international clients through project calls and discussions

User Onboarding & Learning Content

• Develop high-quality content for our CoDesigner Learning Platform
  (videos, GIFs, walkthroughs, written guides)

• Regularly update learning material and resources

• Act as the community manager for the user forum

Key Relationships

Internal

• Local, regional, US, and European teams

• Managers, operations, and product development stakeholders

• Regular collaboration for knowledge exchange, influence, and decision‑making

External

• Clients, suppliers, auditors, consultants, and partners

• Represent Haworth in a professional manner across global interactions

Business Expertise Required

• Strong understanding of architectural workflows and office planning trends

• Awareness of evolving workplace design, market shifts, and global practices

• Detail‑oriented, research-driven, creatively analytical

• Highly organized, with the ability to contribute innovative ideas

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

• 3–4 years of experience (Junior Role) | 5+ years (Senior Role)

• Strong interest in workplace/office planning

• Proficiency in CAD/BIM tools (Autodesk Suite, Rhino, etc.)

• Good understanding of Office 365

• Excellent communication & problem‑solving abilities

• Proactive, independent, and creative thinker

Travel Requirements

• Initial training upon joining

• Occasional international travel (1–2 times per year)