Inter IKEA Systems B.V is the franchisor and the owner of the IKEA Concept, including the IKEA trademarks. In Core Business Franchise we are responsible for the IKEA strategic framework and keeping it together through an IKEA Concept. We ensure that the concept is up to date, relevant, and implemented and followed-up together with all IKEA trademark users. We facilitate people in the value chain by developing new ways of working supported by process, methods, tools and services, and we also develop the business by leading:

• The development of solutions that will ensure a unique and successful meeting with existing and new IKEA customers.
• When and how IKEA expands, enabling one common way of working with high impact at low cost.

We offer an open working environment where everyone feels comfortable to experiment, try new ways of working and dare to ask: What if…? With possibilities for you to develop yourself and your career globally.

About the assignment
We provide unique IKEA specialist competence in developing, improving, designing, establishing and operating IKEA Customer Meeting Points based on a market approach across all IKEA markets. Customer Meeting Points are IKEA Stores, Small Stores, Pick-up up & Points and Plan, Shops and Plan & Order Points.

• We coach, mentor, support and challenge IKEA retailers in their expansion plans.
• We cooperate with our IKEA franchisees in over 50 countries all over the world. We work in a multicultural environment, where we are comfortable using English (spoken and written) to communicate.
• We develop and co-create inspirational IKEA retail architecture, by transforming market and business needs into outstanding customer meetings. 

Do you want to take part in designing IKEA customer meeting places worldwide?  Would you like to work in an open-minded and international environment?  Then we are looking for you!

We are looking for an architectural intern for 12 months at our office in Malmö Fabriken, starting September 2022. During your internship, you will be a member of one of our architect teams. Your tasks will include:

• Providing support in feasibility studies, schematic designs, conceptual drawings.
• Building 3D (ArchiCAD).
• Making 3D visualizations and illustrations.

About you

• You are a driven person with a genuine interest in exploring and developing retail design with an agile approach.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and find it easy to build relationships and earn trust, with an IKEA value based approach.
• You are taking responsibility for action and results, making things happen.
• Study in the field of architecture or design, for a minimum of 3 years (bachelor degree).
• An interest in retail design in various scale projects.
• Good skills in visualisation and presentation techniques.
• Are socially skilled and can work independently.
• Speak and write English fluently.
• Experienced in working with ArchiCAD/other CAD software and Abobe products.
• You would benefit most out of this internship if you are a proactive person, as this role will allow you to take more and more responsibility if you are willing to do so.

Does this sound like your next challenge? Apply today!
Please send your application – CV, motivation letter and portfolio - In English by 17 April 17th 2022. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you want to work at Inter IKEA Systems and why you would be a good fit for this role. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. Don’t hesitate, submit your application as soon as possible.

For questions contact Olga Sandberg, +46 (0)721937277

We look forward to receiving your application in English!