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
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 • Bonus programme (where eligible) • Benefits Membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers) • Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
Additional Information: • This role is Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight. • This role is located on-site at IKEA Rhodes • You must have the availability to work 7:30am - 3:30pm 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 Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a brief video interview. • Group Interview: Candidates who progress to the next stage will be invited to attend a group interview on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. • Panel interview: as final round, you will be invited to meet with two members of the hiring team for an in-person interview.
About this work area
As part of our Communication & Interior Design team, you’ll play a key role in translating the IKEA vision into inspiring in-store experiences that drive customer engagement and sales. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Design, style and build room sets, displays and vignettes that are functional, affordable and visually compelling • Use customer insights (including local trends and home visits) to create relevant, real-life solutions. • Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and commercially strong store experiences. • Contribute to store projects, seasonal changes and layout improvements. • Stay up to date with interior design trends and retail best practices. • Ensure high standards of visual presentation, safety and efficiency on the shop floor.
As an Interior Design Co-worker, you are or have: • A true passion for home furnishing and people’s lives at home, with a strong ability to translate ideas into inspiring, functional and commercial living solutions. • A creative thinker with strong visual competence and attention to detail, able to generate, present and bring design concepts to life. • A practical, hands-on mindset, with confidence working physically on the shop floor - including assembling furniture, building installations and using ladders and small power tools safely and effectively. • The ability to balance creativity with commercial thinking, ensuring solutions are not only visually appealing but also aligned to business priorities and customer needs. • A strong communicator who can clearly share ideas, collaborate with cross-functional teams and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels. • Confidence operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure retail environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and adapt quickly to change. • A growth mindset, open to feedback and continuous learning, with motivation to develop into future leadership opportunities. • Experience using digital and design programs such as Microsoft Apps, Revit, and SketchUp, with the ability to visualise and communicate concepts digitally. • A qualification in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field, with prior experience in home furnishing, retail or a similar environment highly regarded.
We need people like you
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
