UI/UX Designer, Ikano Retail

Who we are The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices low enough that as many people as possible can afford them. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines & Mexico – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans. We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit people and the planet. Being a UI/UX Designer in Digital Services We all know that your home is more than a house. At IKEA, we also believe your work is more than a job. The digital services team comprises of digital products, digital projects, online development, data, operations & compliance and this role is an integral part of the digital products team. In our team we set the digital agenda to keep IKEA growing in a fast moving and uncertain environment. We drive development using new and existing technologies, collaborating externally and internally within the wider group of companies we associate with. In our team we believe in a strategic and product centric mindset and openness to change and transformation. We all come from different backgrounds and work together to engineer products and product landscapes that speaks effectiveness, efficiency and simplicity. In this role, you will report to the Development Support Manager (DSM), Ikano Retail. Your responsibilities As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible to optimise user experiences across digital and data-driven solutions by engaging in the full range of design activities. These include discovery, prototyping, and wireframing, all with a steadfast focus on prioritising the needs and perspectives of the end user. In this role, you are to: • Develop high-performing digital and data products (applications) with a strong focus on product design and user experience, ensuring compatibility and optimisation across a wide range of devices and interfaces. • Partner closely with product managers and other stakeholders to conceptualise digital products by translating business requirements into wireframes and prototypes that prioritise intuitive user experiences. • Ensure all designs adhere to IKEA brand guidelines, reflecting the company’s values, visual identity, tone of voice, and quality standards, while contributing to a seamless and engaging digital consumer decision journey. • Effectively articulate design concepts, user flows, and prototypes to product managers and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity. • Collaborate with internal and external developers to maintain a strong focus on user experience throughout the product development lifecycle. • Conduct A/B testing and leverage data-driven insights to identify design and functional improvements, proposing customer-centric solutions. • Work in partnership with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and external suppliers to deliver high-quality digital solutions. • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, prototypes, and related materials. • Actively support the digital transformation journey.