Interior Designer

Responsibilities:

• Understand customers’ activities and needs and translate that information into interior design solutions that inspire and enable a better life at home.
• Use our IKEA product range and interior design competence to create solutions for all types of customers and activities in their personal space.
• Create a complete interior design solution with all aspects as e.g. function, architectural elements, scale, color, material, shape, form, ergonomics, lighting, sustainability, safety, etc. in mind.
• Be able to establish and agree on key deliverables together with the customers incl. budget frame for the finalized solution.
• Lead the planning process from start to end, in close co-operation with IKEA for Business co-workers, Planning Team Leader and customers, and after each project agree on improvements based on the follow-up.
• Present and sell the design solution including services to the customer in an inspiring and straightforward way.
• Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about interior design trends, different living situations, and market conditions to use this knowledge to deliver excellent and relevant home furnishing solutions.

Capabilities:

• Ability to use IKEA design tools (AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, IPEX etc).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trustful relationships.
• Ability to deliver within the scope of tasks & budget and perform with quality and speed.
• Ability to present and sell the design solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Requirements

• Interior design competence is needed on the level of senior.
• Deep and broad knowledge of the IKEA product range.
• Broad knowledge of how to live a more sustainable life at home.
• Broad knowledge of ergonomics.
• Knowledge of local architecture and style history.
• Broad knowledge of materials (e.g. flooring, wallpaper).
• Deep knowledge of local rules, laws, and regulations for both home and public e.g. offices, public areas furnishing (safety).
• Knowledge of design classics, designers, and updated Home furnishing the IKEA way (living situations, style groups, furnishing with light).
• Understanding MVBC, IKEA SOP, processes, in-house Booking tools & payment links.
• Ability to use IKEA design tools (AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, IPEX etc).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trustful relationships.
• Ability to deliver within the scope of tasks & budget and perform with quality and speed.
• Ability to present and sell the design solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.