Interior Design Co-worker
Ingka External · Majura, Australian Capital Territory, Australia ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Design
Our team within IKEA
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.
We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.
What you need to know
• This role is Temporary (until October 2027) Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• This role is located on-site at IKEA Canberra
• You must have the availability to work 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and public holiday shifts as required by business needs.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
• Successful candidates will need to obtain a National Police Check.
Recruitment Process Overview:
• Application: Please include a portfolio showcasing your design work with your application.
•Video screening interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a brief pre-recorded video interview.
• Hiring team interview: Candidates who progress to the next stage will be invited to attend an in-person interview.
Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
About this work area
As an Interior Design Co-worker, you'll be part of our Communication & Interior Design team, bringing the IKEA vision to life through inspiring, functional and commercially relevant store environments. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Creating inspiring room settings that showcase functional, stylish and affordable home furnishing solutions.
• Using customer insights, local trends and market knowledge to design relevant solutions that meet the needs of local customers and lifestyles.
• Planning, building and maintaining store displays that are visually appealing, high quality and aligned with IKEA visual merchandising standards.
• Styling and constructing room sets, displays and vignettes that are both inspirational and commercially effective.
• Collaborating with Sales and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless customer experiences and support commercial priorities.
• Contributing to store projects, seasonal implementations, range changes and layout improvements.
• Ensuring all displays and installations maintain high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Staying up to date with home furnishing trends, interior design developments and retail best practices.
As an Interior Design Co-worker, you are passionate about home furnishing, design and understanding how people live at home.
We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity and fresh ideas to the team while being eager to learn and develop their career within IKEA.
You have:
• A qualification in Interior Design or related design education.
• Strong visual competence and a keen eye for aesthetics, detail and presentation.
• The ability to generate, visualise and present creative ideas using digital tools or other appropriate mediums.
• Experience using design software and digital tools such as Revit, SketchUp and Microsoft applications.
• Confidence communicating and presenting ideas to a variety of stakeholders and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to actively build, install and maintain displays on the shop floor.
• Confidence using ladders, assembling furniture and safely operating basic power tools when required.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to contribute new ideas and perspectives.
• Previous experience in home furnishing, retail or a similar environment will be highly regarded.
We need people like you
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.
We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.
What you need to know
• This role is Temporary (until October 2027) Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• This role is located on-site at IKEA Canberra
• You must have the availability to work 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and public holiday shifts as required by business needs.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
• Successful candidates will need to obtain a National Police Check.
Recruitment Process Overview:
• Application: Please include a portfolio showcasing your design work with your application.
•Video screening interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a brief pre-recorded video interview.
• Hiring team interview: Candidates who progress to the next stage will be invited to attend an in-person interview.
Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
About this work area
As an Interior Design Co-worker, you'll be part of our Communication & Interior Design team, bringing the IKEA vision to life through inspiring, functional and commercially relevant store environments. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Creating inspiring room settings that showcase functional, stylish and affordable home furnishing solutions.
• Using customer insights, local trends and market knowledge to design relevant solutions that meet the needs of local customers and lifestyles.
• Planning, building and maintaining store displays that are visually appealing, high quality and aligned with IKEA visual merchandising standards.
• Styling and constructing room sets, displays and vignettes that are both inspirational and commercially effective.
• Collaborating with Sales and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless customer experiences and support commercial priorities.
• Contributing to store projects, seasonal implementations, range changes and layout improvements.
• Ensuring all displays and installations maintain high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Staying up to date with home furnishing trends, interior design developments and retail best practices.
As an Interior Design Co-worker, you are passionate about home furnishing, design and understanding how people live at home.
We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity and fresh ideas to the team while being eager to learn and develop their career within IKEA.
You have:
• A qualification in Interior Design or related design education.
• Strong visual competence and a keen eye for aesthetics, detail and presentation.
• The ability to generate, visualise and present creative ideas using digital tools or other appropriate mediums.
• Experience using design software and digital tools such as Revit, SketchUp and Microsoft applications.
• Confidence communicating and presenting ideas to a variety of stakeholders and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to actively build, install and maintain displays on the shop floor.
• Confidence using ladders, assembling furniture and safely operating basic power tools when required.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to contribute new ideas and perspectives.
• Previous experience in home furnishing, retail or a similar environment will be highly regarded.
We need people like you
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!