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<IKEA Sendai/ Miyagi> Interior Design Co-worker Full-time

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  • Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
  • Interieurontwerp & Etaleren
  • Fulltime

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  • Job ID: 329321

  • Publicatiedatum: 11/02/2026

    • What you'll need to have

    【Required Qualifications】
    ・Degree from a vocational school, junior college, or university in Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or relevant professional experience in a similar role.
    ・Proficiency in basic PC software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience using design tools such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or Revit.
    ・Strong interest and passion for home furnishing and enhancing people's everyday life.
    ・Curiosity about the impact of design on retail,product presentation, sales, and customer experience.
    ・High motivation and genuine interest in IKEA products and brand values.

    【Experience&Skills】
    ・Solid knowledge of interior design and a strong aesthetic sensibility.
    ・Ability to create designs that effectively balance commercial viability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.
    ・Collaborative and proactive communication style with strong teamwork skills.
    ・Flexible, hands-on approach, with a commitment to deadlines, personal growth, and continuous improvement.
    ・Basic English communication skills, or a positive willingness to develop them further.

    【Working Hours】
    ・7:00 - 16:00
    (Primarily weekday shifts, with occasional weekend and public holiday shifts depending on business needs)

    【Ｗhere you work/Access】
    IKEA Sendai 2-1-2 Asuto Nagamachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi

    Train:
    ・JR Tohoku Main Line "Nagamachi Station" - 3 minutes walk
    ・Sendai Subway "Nagamachi Station" - 5 minutes walk

    Commuting:
    ・Car/Motorcycle commutation is available (parking spaces provided).

    About this work area

    【About the Communication & Interior Design Department】
    Our Communication & Interior Design Department focuses on showcasing Swedish design in a way that resonates with Japanese homes, inspiring customers to discover the joy of home furnishing and create a better everyday life.
    If you are passionate about bringing “a better everyday life for the many people” through IKEA products, you will feel right at home with us.
    Our goal is not simply to sell furniture. We aim to create inspiring experiences that exceed the expectations of everyone who visits our stores.
    By visually communicating ideas, we strengthen the IKEA brand and attract more customers. Based on IKEA’s global direction, we are expected to develop solutions that meet the needs of customers in Japan.

    ▼ Please also take a look at our employee interview (in Japanese)
    “Creating Spaces That Inspire – Inside IKEA’s VMD and Interior Designers”
    https://jobs.japandesign.ne.jp/article/interview/ikea-vmd-interiordesigner/

    【Job Responsibilities】
    ・Create functional room layouts that effectively communicate product benefits
    ・Propose inspiring home furnishing solutions and attractive interior coordination
    ・Develop and install functional, beautiful showroom plans that showcase better living
    ・Plan and execute store layouts and product displays
    ・Provide practical and aesthetically appealing home furnishing ideas based on interior and lifestyle knowledge
    ・Share insights about life at home with other departments to support the business
    ・Take initiative and contribute actively to achieving departmental goals

    【Employment Status】
    - Full-time regular employee- 40 hours per week contract
    - Probation period: 6 months
    - Start date is the first day of every month (consult with us about your start date)
    - Retirement age: 65 years old

    【Benefits】
    - Social insurance: welfare pension, health insurance, and unemployment insurance
    - Transportation expense (up to 1,530 yen/day)
    Parking spaces available for car commutation

    -Paid vacation (available after 6 months of employment, up to 20 days maximum)
    Our total yearly paid time off totals 127 days per year.
    In addition, we also provide congratulatory or condolence leave, maternity leave, nursing care leave, childcare leave, paternity leave, childcare leave for partners, personal injury leave, nursing leave, volunteer leave, family care leave
    No matter what life stage you are at, we have the leave to support you!

    - Uniform rental
    - Employee discount system
    - Employee cafeteria
    - Christmas gift
    - Great value life insurance, long-term medical care insurance plans (opt-in)
    - Retirement allowance system (corporate defined contribution pension plan: 3 years or more of service)
    - Employee smoking area
    - Extensive learning opportunities such as Linkedin learning subscriptions
    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/benefits-pub8c6da021

    Apply now!

    【How to apply】
    Think this might be the job for you? Please apply today using the register button on this page!
    Attach a resume and portfolio, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

    【Selection Process】
    We will send the assignment to candidates who pass the document screening. Those who successfully pass the assignment review will be invited to the interview stage.

    ＜Online company information session＞
    The company information session is an opportunity to learn more about IKEA and working at IKEA.
    We encourage you to attend.
    *Reservations cannot be made here. Please check the latest session schedule at IKEA Japan website.
    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

    【OPEN IKEA internal recruitment system】
    At IKEA we want you to take your career in the direction of your passions. When we recruit for an opening, the position is available to apply to by all IKEA employees. This includes domestic and international opportunities.
    Where will your career take you? To the IKEA stores? A different country? Up and up in your current department? It is up to you!

    【Working at IKEA】
    Everyone has a home at IKEA. Our way of working values work, family, and individuality.
    To get a better image of our culture, watch the following 9 interviews with some of our coworkers.
    https://youtu.be/A6MBRKNRlGw

    "At IKEA, we believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities"
    Diversity is a key to success; diversity comes in all shapes and sizes. Being ourselves, and contributing with our uniqueness, makes us all grow.
    At Ingka Group, we welcome all dimensions of diversity. A diverse and inclusive workplace is good for our co-workers, for our customers and our business.
    We strive to have a diverse and inclusive work environment where co-workers feel valued for their uniqueness, recognized for their diverse talents, and where they can be themselves.
    IKEA Japan would like to explore together. If you have a passion for this position, please don’t hesitate to apply!
    Let’s get closer to our vision of “creating a better everyday life for the many people” together!

    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/diversity-and-inclusion-pub86a2cb59

    If you are in need of support to apply, or to participate in an interview due to a disability, please contact us anytime at the following email: 029.recruiters.jp@ikea.com

    Questions and support? Let's connect!

    IKEA Japan Recruitment Team: 029.recruiters.jp@ikea.com
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