Interior Design Associate

Ikea Ab; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Education assistance

Retirement and bonus plans

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth visits

Job summary

IKEA in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced interior designer to execute room settings, create compelling vignettes, and support sales in a proactive showroom environment.

You will implement department action plans to grow the business, apply creative problem-solving to home furnishing challenges, and leverage tools like Adobe, AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp to design efficient store layouts that reflect diverse styles and budgets.

Qualifications

• 2 years interior design or similar experience.
• Proficient in Adobe, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or similar software.
• Associate's degree OR Interior Design Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Leverages interior design knowledge and experience to execute room settings, vignettes, and sales support areas.
• Executes the showroom vision to reflect a wide variety of styles, price points and living situations.
• Implement department action plan to grow the business and increase profitability.
• Uses creative approach to solve home furnishing challenges that exist in the local market.
• Utilizes interior design tools to ensure simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency in store design.
• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable about current home furnishing and interior design trends.
• Secures an impression of new and inspiring solutions to meet the demands of our customers.

Skills

Interior design

Creative problem solving

Education

Associate's degree OR Interior Design Certificate

Tools

Adobe

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Why we will love you

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 your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Leverages interior design knowledge and experience to execute room settings, vignettes, and sales support areas.
• Executes the showroom vision to reflect a wide variety of styles, price points and living situations.
• Implement department action plan to grow the business and increase profitability.
• Uses creative approach to solve home furnishing challenges that exist in the local market.
• Utilizes interior design tools to ensure simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency in store design.
• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable about current home furnishing and interior design trends.
• Secures an impression of new and inspiring solutions to meet the demands of our customers.

Together as a team

Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a better everyday life. With a great deal of passion, imagination and brainstorming we turn colours, textiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!

The pay range for this position is $19.96 to $28.20

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes

HOURS – Must be able to work retail hours based on the business needs of the location- including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

• Generous paid time off, holiday, and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role

Qualifications

• 2 years interior design or similar experience.
• Proficient in Adobe, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup or similar software.
• Associate's degree OR Interior Design Certificate required.