Interior Design Associate Full-time

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

• Location

  East Palo Alto

• Employment type

  Full Time Permanent co-worker

• Department

  Interior Design & Visual Merchandising

• Anticipated Closure Date

  2026-09-07

Why we will love you

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Leverages interior design knowledge and experience to execute room settings, vignettes, and sales support areas.

• Executes the showroom vision to reflect a wide variety of styles, price points and living situations.

• Implement department action plan to grow the business and increase profitability.

• Uses creative approach to solve home furnishing challenges that exist in the local market.

• Utilizes interior design tools to ensure simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency in store design.

• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable about current home furnishing and interior design trends.

• Secures an impression of new and inspiring solutions to meet the demands of our customers.

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!

Let´s connect JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-time, Hourly Associate

HOURS: From 34-40 hours per week (HL3) // Benefits Eligible

SHIFTS: Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Work schedules are published one month in advance.

The hourly pay range for this role is $24.72/hr - $33.19/hr.

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

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 9/7/26.

Qualifications

• 2 years interior design or similar experience.

• Proficient in Adobe, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup or similar software.

• Associate's degree OR Interior Design Certificate required.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 24.72 USD to 33.19 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.