First, a short phone interview to find out about my relevant experience, why I'm interested in IKEA, and my availability. Later, a 1h interview in the store (Centennial, Colorado). There also was a 30 min design assignment: to do a design concept and furniture layout for a living room based on description. There's not enough time and they know it, so they just want to see how you work in stressful situations. My interview was a very positive experience, the design manager Denise was very supportive. However, I got a cold rejection from the recruiter, and when I asked for feedback she told me that they don't provide that for external candidates. That brought my general experience from positive to neutral if not negative.

I applied online. Then I was invited to a video interview. The questions were very easy, just to know me better. Less then 10 days later I was invited to join an assessment day in the store, and bring our range presentation for the assignment ( the assignment was in the second email). The assestment day was really fine, funny and relaxed.