Commercial Interior Design jobs in Sydney NSW

Candidate profile (title) Our team within IKEA

Candidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

Key responsibilities (title) What you need to know

Key responsibilities (text) Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Benefits Membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information:

• This role is Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• This role is located on-site at IKEA Rhodes
• You must have the availability to work 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and public holiday shifts as required by business needs.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
• Successful candidates will need to obtain a National Police Check.

Recruitment Process Overview:

• Application: Please include a portfolio showcasing your design work with your application.
• Video Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a brief video interview.
• Group Interview: Candidates who progress to the next stage will be invited to attend a group interview on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
• Panel interview: as final round, you will be invited to meet with two members of the hiring team for an in-person interview.

Team vision ( title) About this work area

Team vision (text) As part of our Communication & Interior Design team, you’ll play a key role in translating the IKEA vision into inspiring in-store experiences that drive customer engagement and sales. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design, style and build room sets, displays and vignettes that are functional, affordable and visually compelling
• Use customer insights (including local trends and home visits) to create relevant, real-life solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and commercially strong store experiences.
• Contribute to store projects, seasonal changes and layout improvements.
• Stay up to date with interior design trends and retail best practices.
• Ensure high standards of visual presentation, safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Let's connect Who you are

Let´s connect As an Interior Design Co-worker, you are or have:

• A true passion for home furnishing and people’s lives at home, with a strong ability to translate ideas into inspiring, functional and commercial living solutions.
• A creative thinker with strong visual competence and attention to detail, able to generate, present and bring design concepts to life.
• A practical, hands-on mindset, with confidence working physically on the shop floor - including assembling furniture, building installations and using ladders and small power tools safely and effectively.
• The ability to balance creativity with commercial thinking, ensuring solutions are not only visually appealing but also aligned to business priorities and customer needs.
• A strong communicator who can clearly share ideas, collaborate with cross-functional teams and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure retail environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and adapt quickly to change.
• A growth mindset, open to feedback and continuous learning, with motivation to develop into future leadership opportunities.
• Experience using digital and design programs such as Microsoft Apps, Revit, and SketchUp, with the ability to visualise and communicate concepts digitally.
• A qualification in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field, with prior experience in home furnishing, retail or a similar environment highly regarded.

Local section (title) We need people like you

Local section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!