Interior Designer, IKEA Pasay City

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

About the job

Reporting to the INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER, this SPECIALIST role is tasked to create a functional and beautiful solutions that reflect the IKEA approach to home furnishing, strengthen the IKEA Brand and encourage people to buy. He/she should be able to provide and sell people solutions that improve their life at home.

Your assignment

• You use home furnishing competence to create home furnishing solutions, creating detailed and accurate floor plans and 3D renderings using design software
• You have eye in selecting appropriate materials, furnishings, decorative items, and arranging furniture to enhance functionality and aesthetics and to complement the overall design
• You work together with the Comm&In team and other functions in identifying commercial opportunities by staying up to date with knowledge about home furnishing, communication and retail design trends;
• You present and communicate relevant, functional and beautiful solutions and design concepts and ideas effectively in a variety of styles and functions to the customers
• You work within the customer's budget, and project manage to ensure projects are completed on time and within the budget
• You manage and coordinate stakeholders to ensure seamless executions and experiences
• You deliver creative, functional and aesthetically pleasing designs while managing all aspects of the project effectively

Your profile

• Must possess a valid license in Interior Design, with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced retail environment, preferably within the home furnishing industry.
• Knowledgeable of trends that influence home furnishing and retailing in the Philippines
• You have a vast understanding and knowledge of the design software for creating plans and renderings (AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up), building codes, safety regulations and accessibility standards
• Good communication and presentation techniques, with the ability to influence and collaborate with others in various situations
• Flexible and hands-on, with keen eye for details, adapt to changing needs, trends and demands, incorporating new design technologies and sustainable practices
• Support customers in making decisions and close the deal and sell the customer the created home furnishing solution

We offer many benefits at IKEA other than just having the opportunity to work for a global company! Along with a focus on your personal and career development goals and being a part of an inclusive culture driven by values, you will be entitled to great initiatives including Annual leave, Medical and Dental, Family & Community leave, Co-worker discount, subsidized meals in our Co-worker Restaurant, Bonus program, full training and inductions.

This role requires flexibility in work hours, depending on store operational requirements.

Work Location is at IKEA Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

TACK!