Are you currently studying product design or industrial design? Did you recently graduate from a design school? Are you eager to apply your knowledge in practice and work side-by-side with product development and reach out to the many people with your design?
If you say YES to this, then the IKEA Design internship program could be something for you!
The Design internship program is a long-lasting platform for us to secure future talents and grow our design competence.
We offer two rounds of 5-month internship program every year, and now we are looking for candidates to the Spring round in 2025, running from September 1 2025 to January 31 2026, based in Älmhult, Sweden
Qualifications
- We are looking for candidates to the IKEA Design internship program that:
- Have had at least three years of design education (Bachelor)
- Are able to carry out a project from concept to finished drawing
- Have a solid foundation in using computer in your design (we use the following software: SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
- Do not have your own (active) company during the internship period
- Are willing to relocate to Älmhult, Sweden during the internship program
- Are fluent in English
Additional Information
Add information In your application, written in English, please provide a motivation letter (max 200 words), CV and your portfolio (consisting of max 8 projects/works). An illustration of design process is welcome.
Apply no later than May 9 by register your application in our recruitment system (due to GDPR we will not be able to handle any application via mail).
If you have any questions please contact Fay Zhao at [email protected]
We offer you:
• Mentorship from experienced IKEA in-house designers
• 5-month temporary employment as intern, based in Älmhult Sweden
• Monthly pay at 21500 SEK (gross amount and taxed according to Swedish tax)
• IKEA will also provide a furnished apartment in Älmhult during the internship period (optional, which counts as a taxable benefit)
Since this is an internship for 5 month we will not be able to sponsor a work permit. But we welcome applicants with valid work permit/visa for EU.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision alongside company‑paid protections. Feedback suggests access is available for many part‑time schedules, with additional resources such as savings accounts and mental health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is presented as generous, complemented by paid time off for caregiving needs. Family‑focused benefits like adoption support and childcare discounts are also available in some regions.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401k with company match and the Tack! loyalty pension contributions, alongside pension or group insurance in certain markets. These programs are positioned as broad‑based, adding long‑term value to total rewards.
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