WHO YOU ARE

IKEA is looking for the Digital stars of tomorrow!

Do you want to kick-start your career and join our Internship Program at IKEA Digital?

Apply now if you meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant technology-focused program at a Spanish university, (or equivalent higher education institution), that includes an internship period during the fall of 2025.
• You live in the Netherlands with the possibility to commute full time to the office in Madrid.
• You are excited about new technology and innovative ways of working and want to be part of shaping the future of IKEA!
• You are curious and see failure as a way of learning
• You see an ever-changing environment as a constant flow of opportunities and learning.
• You are great at communicating in written and spoken English

Ready to make the world a little better, together?

We are super excited to get started! The start date of the internship will be the 1st of September 2025

Our Values

The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day-to-day work life. For a future within Ikea, it is important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding those and life at IKEA on our website https://about.ikea.com/en/about-us/ikea-culture-and-values. Our corporate language is English. You will be a part of a great culture as well as our vision “to create a better everyday life for the many people” – for customers and co-workers. You will work and appreciate working in a true people and planet-positive work environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Are you curious about customer behavior and interested in retail? Join us as a Design Research Intern and be part of our diverse, distributed team of twenty researchers based in Madrid, Malmö, and Amsterdam.

We’re looking for a curious and motivated student or graduate in design research, sociology, psychology, or a related field. Our ideal candidate is in the final years of their studies and preferably has some training in digital design, along with a strong interest in the field.

In this role, you’ll help uncover insights to improve IKEA’s customer experience across store, web, app and new services — by engaging with both customers and co-workers. Alongside conducting tactical user research, you will also support colleagues in larger exploratory research projects. You will gain hands-on experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods, including in-store visits and online research.

This internship is a great opportunity to not only develop research skills, but also to work with global teams, and to gain experience in stakeholder management and effective communication.

QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET'S CONNECT!

Please read the following before applying:

Send your CV and motivational letter in English by April 21st at the latest. We will run the process of matching interns and areas continuously, so please apply as soon as possible.

We only accept students who live within commuting distance to the office in Madrid during the time of the internship, and who are connected to a university within the country. To participate in this internship, you must be enrolled in a relevant university program or educational course. Full-time is favoured, but a min. of 50% per week is acceptable. No exceptions will be made.

Duration: Fall 2025. Start date: September 1st 2025.

If you have any questions reach out to [email protected]. Due to GDPR we only accept applications through our recruitment system.

We look forward to getting to know you!