IKEA for Business Interior Designer

IKEA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Bengaluru is seeking an Interior Designer for Business to translate brand identity into functional, sustainable design solutions for commercial spaces. You will collaborate with the IKEA for Business team to create complete interior concepts using furniture ranges, materials, ergonomics and lighting to meet client needs.

The role requires a formal Interior Design education and at least 3 years in home furnishing or retail design, plus strong presentation and customer-facing skills to drive

Qualifications

• Formal education in Interior Design with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Home Furnishing and Retail Design as an Interior Designer.
• Experience in sales and/or customer support with a focus on business customers.
• Knowledge of interior design concepts, IKEA products, materials, ergonomics, sustainability, lighting, colors, and workplace design.

Responsibilities

• Understand business customers' brand identity, activities and needs and translate them into relevant interior design solutions.
• Use the IKEA product range and interior design expertise to create functional, aesthetic and complete solutions for different types of business customers.
• Develop complete interior design solutions considering functionality, architectural elements, scale, color, materials, ergonomics, lighting and sustainability.
• Establish and agree on key deliverables and budget requirements with business customers.
• Lead the interior design planning process from start to finish in close collaboration with the IKEA for Business team and customers.
• Present and sell interior design solutions and relevant services to customers and their stakeholder teams.
• Follow up on completed projects and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay updated on interior design trends, business segments, competitors and new ways of working to create relevant customer solutions.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable local rules, regulations and safety requirements.
• Contribute to Interior Design Service performance, B2B sales goals and overall customer experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationship

Presentation skills

Business customer awareness

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

\"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.

• You have a formal education in Interior Design with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Home Furnishing and Retail Design as an Interior Designer.


• You have previous experience in sales and/or customer support, with a strong passion for interacting with customers and finding the right solutions for business customers.


• You have strong knowledge of interior design, IKEA products, materials, ergonomics, sustainability, lighting, colors, forms and workplace design.


• You have good knowledge of business customer segments, customer journeys and their specific needs and challenges.


• You are knowledgeable about local architecture, design trends, materials, and relevant rules, laws and safety regulations for offices and public spaces.


• You are comfortable using design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.


• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build trustful relationships with customers and stakeholders.


• You are able to present and sell interior design solutions in an inspiring and clear way.


• You are passionate about business, interior design trends and creating complete solutions tailored to customer needs.


• You are motivated by turning plans and design concepts into reality while delivering within scope, budget, quality and timelines.

Your responsibilities

• Understand business customers' brand identity, activities and needs and translate them into relevant interior design solutions.


• Use the IKEA product range and interior design expertise to create functional, aesthetic and complete solutions for different types of business customers.


• Develop complete interior design solutions considering functionality, architectural elements, scale, color, materials, ergonomics, lighting and sustainability.


• Establish and agree on key deliverables and budget requirements with business customers.


• Lead the interior design planning process from start to finish in close collaboration with the IKEA for Business team and customers.


• Present and sell interior design solutions and relevant services to customers and their stakeholder teams.


• Follow up on completed projects and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Stay updated on interior design trends, business segments, competitors and new ways of working to create relevant customer solutions.


• Ensure solutions comply with applicable local rules, regulations and safety requirements.


• Contribute to Interior Design Service performance, B2B sales goals and overall customer experience.

Together as a team

We are the ones meeting our customers - in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we're a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept - a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they're 100% \"qualified\". If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application.

From:

\"Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified\" by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014