The process was very straightforward, the HR manager was transparent and helpful throughout the process, and made me quite comfortable. There were multiple stages and the rounds were quick. I was very impressed.
It was challenging but very professional, they wanted me to identify some styles and presented me with different scenarios. They also asked me about previous experience and expectations. Also asked for my english proficiency.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at IKEA, and what attracts you to our design philosophy?
Can you tell me about a design project you’ve worked on that you’re particularly proud of?
How do you balance creativity with functionality in your designs?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IKEA (Sofia, Sofia (city)) in Jun 2025
Interview
First round interview on the phone - getting to know each other and then second round with a test about visuals and design that you need to solve in 2 hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would l manage a situation with an unhappy customer
Colloquio in presenza negli uffici presso il negozio. Molto disponibili e ambiente in generale sereno e rilassato. Professionali dell'accoglienza al colloquio vero e proprio ma mantenendo sempre un clima disteso.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Perché pensi di essere la persona adatta a questo ruolo?
Designer applicants have rated the interview process at IKEA with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Designer roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IKEA overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IKEA as a Designer according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Background check: 29%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
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