Interior Designer - IKEA for Business

Job Description

• Understand customers’ activities and needs and translate that information into interior design 
solutions that inspire and enable a better life at home.
• Use our IKEA product range and interior design competence to create solutions for all types 
of customers and activities in their personal space.
• Create a complete interior design solution with all aspects as e.g. function, architectural 
elements, scale, color, material, shape, form, ergonomics, lighting, sustainability, safety, etc. 
in mind.
• Be able to establish and agree on key deliverables together with the customers incl. budget 
frame for the finalized solution.
• Lead the planning process from start to end, in close co-operation with IKEA for Business coworkers, Planning Team Leader and customers, and after each project agree on 
improvements based on the follow-up.
• Present and sell the design solution including services to the customer in an inspiring and 
straightforward way.
• Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about interior design trends, different living situations, 
and market conditions to use this knowledge to deliver excellent and relevant home 
furnishing solutions. 

Qualifications

Knowledge: 
• Interior design competence is needed on the level of senior.
• Deep and broad knowledge of the IKEA product range.
• Broad knowledge of how to live a more sustainable life at home
• Broad knowledge of ergonomics
• Knowledge of local architecture and style history
• Broad knowledge of materials (e.g. flooring, wallpaper)
• Deep knowledge of local rules, laws, and regulations for both home and public e.g. offices, 
public areas furnishing (safety)
• Knowledge of design classics, designers, and updated Home furnishing the IKEA way (living 
situations, style groups, furnishing with light)
• Understanding MVBC, IKEA SOP, processes, in-house Booking tools & payment links. 

Capabilities: 
• Ability to use IKEA design tools (AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, IPEX etc).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trustful relationships.
• Ability to deliver within the scope of tasks & budget and perform with quality and speed.
• Ability to present and sell the design solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Additional Information

Important Note:
You are invited to the Life at Home journey with IKEA. Click >>here* to begin your journey. Kindly note that your job application will be processed when you complete the assignment. 

*If you can't access the link, please go to the original job posting at Smart Recruiter. 

Working with us has its rewards

Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:

IKEA discounts

Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

Flexi benefits

We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

Maternity and paternity leave

We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys – and responsible – at home.

Gifts

We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards/

Work environment

As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

Incentive plan

All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.

Free Parking

All co-workers are given free parking.

Please apply by 1st November 2026.