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Home Furnishing Interior Planner

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  • Emeryville, California, United States
  • Interior Design & Visual Merchandising

Job Description

  • Job ID: 362719

  • Date posted: 01/09/2026

    • Why we will love you

    You have a flair for home kitchen design and a passion for bringing customers' dreams to life. Want to create dream kitchens and be part of creating a better everyday life at home for millions of people? Then we might be a good fit for you.

    What you'll be doing day to day

    As a Home Furnishing Interior Planner initiating the kitchen planning process to create tailored design solutions, you will:
    - Accurately measure, interpret, and draw out installation space and upload the data in a timely manner, and within the IKEA requirements using IKEA technology.
    - Review layout of kitchen and all project paperwork with customer to ensure all components are correct and all measurements are accurate.
    - Utilize measurement and construction skills, combined with expertise in modular furniture planning and foundational design principles, to create tailored solutions that meet customers' needs.
    - Review appliance, electrical and plumbing locations to ensure they are captured on the measurement documents.
    - Resolve customer concerns with empathy, reinforcing IKEA values throughout each interaction.
    - Assess customers' needs and promote the service that fits best.
    - Understand the store and department action plans. Actively contribute to achieving your department's goals.
    - Utilize in-depth knowledge of IKEA's products, services, and multi-channel solutions to ensure customers can shop conveniently, whether in-store or remotely, whenever and however they prefer.
    - Promote the IKEA commercial priorities by securing high quality services, in a cost and time effective way both in the home and in the store.

    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!

    Apply now!

    JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-time, Hourly
    VACANCIES-1
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE- Yes
    LOCATION-On the road travel role, 60 mile radius territory from IKEA unit Monday-Friday
    RELOCATION-No
    HOURLY: $24.72-$33.19

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!
    • 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 as a condition of employment for this role.

    Qualifications

    '- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
    - Vocational Tech education, wood shop classes experience welcome.
    - Must have a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
    - Space layout experience preferred.
    - Previous measuring experience preferred.
    - Customer service and sales experience.
    - Experience with computer technology (Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and others).
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