Interior Designer

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Southampton

Employment type

Full Time Permanent

Department

Interior Design & Visual Merchandising

Deadline

2026-07-01

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Southampton are looking to welcome an Interior Designer, in IKEA we call this an Interior Design Co-Worker.

We are looking for a passionate and creative interior designer 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!

Note this is a hands-on role where you will be using tools, ladders, and working through out the store to design and implement projects, display rooms, etc.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Start Date of employment will be 26 July 2026. Interviews will be between 02 and 08 July.

Starting salary of £27,541 per annum, based on competence and experience.

39 hours a week, working 5 days over 7, including occasional weekends to support business needs.

Shift patterns are ordinarily 07:30am to 16:00pm.

We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

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! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

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.

You can work comfortably and reliably in an autonomous way, ensuring you use your organisational and project management skills to see through projects efficiently and effectively - You can manage your time well.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Use Interior Design competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity, and 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 positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.

Stay updated on trends in home furnishing and retail experience.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

Please attach an updated CV, cover letter and portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.

Candidates selected for interview will be sent a task to complete prior to interview. The task will be presented at interview (don't worry, our interviews are relaxed and friendly!).

The interviews will be carried out face-to-face.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email ari.davies-ho4@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

Living our values

Being your unique self, while respecting and including others

A passion for home furnishing

Performing & delivering while learning & developing

Having fun!