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Interior Designer (IKEA for Business)

Ikano-Retail

DesignKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaApply directly

About the role

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

  • 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.

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

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.

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