Tulug AYTAC OYMAK
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
Malmö
Summary
Architecturally trained designer with 12 years of experience in interior design within IKEA stores. Held key roles at IKEA Turkey, including Interior Design Manager. Since 2021, working as a Senior Interior Designer at IKEA Malmö. Currently contributing to the FY26 Market Hall HFB Breakthrough project by developing outstanding home furnishing solutions and enhancing locally relevant designs for the Malmö market. Committed to creating functional, aesthetic, and commercially effective design in retail spaces.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project - Senior Interior Designer
IKEA Malmö Store
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution from concept to completion.
- Managed all phases of the design process including programming, space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.
- Developed comprehensive design plans, elevations, and details for a range of high-end projects, resulting in increased client referrals.
- Conducted site visits and evaluations to ensure adherence to design standards and client expectations.
Senior Interior Designer
IKEA Malmö Store
12.2021 - 03.2025
- Responsible from Showroom Entrance Room settings, Living Rooms and Customer Restaurant.
- Preparing the LTHFP and Market Adaptation analyses for the IKEA Malmo Store and providing the insights on the SR layout to the commercial team.
- Developing inspirational, smart and functional interior design solutions that appeal to IKEA's customers.
- Responsible for Showroom Entrance master plan drawings in REVIT and Home furnishing solutions with local relevance of customer lifestyles and envision their needs and dreams per FY.
Interior Design Manager
IKEA Kartal Store
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Successfully completed Fit-Out and CBU processes with Establishment team and Free-lancers according to the IKEA KARTAL Store Set up Plan. Planned and implemented many revisions during rare example of 3 floor store installation. (2017)
- Responsibly managed Showroom master plan and matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels that create a good tempo with distinct visual impression.
- Lead and managed the team of Interior designers, inspire and challenge them to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions in room settings, homes, vignettes and sales support areas.
- Developed and prepared home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed customer expectations and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way.
- Responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers.
- Prepared and managed the department Budget about Showroom Medias and Sales Support Areas.
- Presented Home Furnishing orientation training for those who have just started working in the Store.
- Experienced all the process about Concept Review and Commercial Reviews. (IKEA KARTAL Store had Green performance)
Senior Interior Designer
IKEA Bursa Store
06.2014 - 09.2017
Visual Merchandiser
IKEA Bursa Store
02.2013 - 06.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Revit, AutoCAD 3D, SketchUp, Miro
- Home Furnishing Solutions Development
- Retail Planning & Commercial Design
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Timeline
Project - Senior Interior Designer
IKEA Malmö Store
03.2025 - Current
Senior Interior Designer
IKEA Malmö Store
12.2021 - 03.2025
Interior Design Manager
IKEA Kartal Store
09.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Interior Designer
IKEA Bursa Store
06.2014 - 09.2017
Visual Merchandiser
IKEA Bursa Store
02.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY
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