Company Description
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.
Job Description
About the job
The IKEA for Business Interior Designer plays a commercial and creative role in developing design solutions that bring IKEA values to life for business clients. Unlike store-based interior designers, this role operates externally — meeting customers on site when required, understanding their business needs, and translating them into functional, aesthetic, and cost-efficient solutions that drive sales and customer satisfaction.
By combining design expertise with a commercial mindset, the Interior Designer sells design concepts as part of the IKEA for Business offering, strengthening the brand as a trusted partner for commercial furnishing solutions.
Your assignment
- Meet business clients to understand their requirements, space conditions, and operational needs before developing design proposals.
- Develop and deliver customised interior design proposals aligned with client needs, objectives, budgets, and timelines as communicated by the sales team.
- Present and sell design concepts to clients and decision makers — clearly communicating how IKEA solutions deliver functionality, cost efficiency, and enhance brand experience for their business.
- Collaborate closely with the IKEA for Business sales team to integrate design and commercial insights into holistic customer offers.
- Coordinate with external partners such as architects, contractors, and service providers to ensure efficient and timely project implementation.
- Deliver design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness — reflecting “furnishing the IKEA way.”
- Apply knowledge of current trends in commercial interiors, workspace innovation, and customer behaviour to create forward-thinking solutions.
- Ensure that sustainability and People & Planet Positive principles are embedded in every proposal.
- Contribute to business development by providing design support for pitches, tenders, and developer partnerships.
- Support the creation of reference projects and visual materials for marketing and showcase purposes.
- Participate in IKEA for Business action plans and commercial activities that drive sales growth and long-term customer relationships.
Qualifications
Your profile
- Strong conceptual understanding of IKEA range, IKEA brand concept, visual merchandising, tone of voice and its application for business clients.
- Knowledge of commercial, hospitality, and workspace design principles and trends.
- Understanding of sales processes and how design supports business conversion.
- Passionate about designing for real-life business environments and meeting clients on site and in different channels.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or equivalent design software.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai & English is a MUST.
- Professional presentation and behaviour in external customer settings.
- Ability to prioritise and organise work in order to make the most efficient use of resources available.
- Positive personality. Fair, honest and trustworthy with excellent interpersonal skills, strong commercially creative sense, and good sense of humour.
- Creative thinker able to balance innovation and practical execution.
- Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills in dynamic project environments.
- Strong sense of ownership, urgency and customer service.
- Self-reliant with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Additional Information
Please apply by 15th January 2026
