IKEA Brighton are looking to welcome an Interior Designer to the new store! In IKEA we call this an interior design co-worker. We are looking for passionate and creative interior designers to join our IKEA store team. As an interior designer, you will bring visions to life with innovative and functional design solutions. Your responsibilities will include space planning, selecting IKEA products and materials, and ensuring each project aligns with our brand's aesthetic and practical standards. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of style, and a desire to create beautiful, functional spaces using IKEA's extensive range of products, we would love to hear from you!
What we offer
- The Start Date of employment will be week beginning 16th June 2025
- Starting salary of £27,772.62 per annum, based on competence and experience.
- 39 Hours working 5 days per week, including alternate weekends and minimum one evening shift per week.
- We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
Benefits
- Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
- 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
- Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
- Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
- Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks
- ..as well so much more!
What you'll need
- You have a qualification in interior design.
- A working knowledge in design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- You are excited about home furnishings, design and how people live, and have the ability to generate new ideas to inspire our customers.
- You have a hands-on approach, feeling at ease working with various hand tools and comfortable working at heights.
What you'll be doing
- Use Interior Design competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity, inspire and surprise our visitors specifically through soft furnishing and styling.
- Work with our commercial calendar you will plan inspiring commercial displays for the store, the majority of your time will be spent implementing and bringing your plans to life on the shop floor.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure a seamless shopping experience.
- Contribute to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
- Stay updated on trends in home furnishing & retail experience.
Further details
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many! Please attach an updated CV, cover letter and portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
Shortlisted candidates will be given a pre-interview task and invited by email to attend a face-to- face interview to present this
The training plan for each co-worker will include a period of training prior to the store opening where travel to another IKEA Store will be organised and fully covered by IKEA. This ensures that any travel will not create any personal expenses and we will create as much flexibility as possible to suit individual needs. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
