IE and JLL High Potential Award to grow top design talent globally

Master in Interior Design

IE and JLL Design Wonder Award at IE School of Architecture and Design in Madrid expands
opportunities for designers beyond the classroom.

ABOUT IE AND JLL DESIGN WONDER AWARD

The IE and JLL Design Wonder Award, a collaboration between JLL and IE School of Architecture and Design in Madrid, supports top interior design talent globally. This initiative will fund nine post-graduate students, supporting them through IE’s intensive 10-month in-person Master in Interior Design (MDes). JLL’s involvement extends beyond funding, with team members providing course content and real-world insights to prepare students for impactful careers in design. 

Graduates will have the opportunity to join JLL Design and Tétris Design and Build Studios, bringing their learning to life in real-world design projects. This high potential awards offers talented students the chance to refine their skills alongside passionate peers and industry experts, positioning them to elevate human experience through transformative design worldwide.

 

  • 9 fully funded IE's Master in Interior Design (MDes)
    (Reservation fee and IE Foundation Contribution not included - detailed information below)
  • Upon successful completion of the program, JLL Design could offer selected graduates a suitable opportunity within JLL Design and Tetris Design and Build Studios.
  • Deadline to APPLY: April 30th, 2027

    REQUIREMENTS

     

    This initiative fully covers tuition fees for the IE Master in Interior Design (MDes) program, an intensive, in-person course in Madrid.

     

    1

    COVERED AND ADDITIONAL COSTS

    Candidates are responsible for covering their travel, accommodation, and personal expenses, as well as a €1,200 IE Foundation Contribution (required to all IE Community members). The remaining tuition fees for the program will be fully covered through joint funding by JLL Design and IE.

    2

    AWARDS

    Nine WONDER Awards places are available, distributed across the regions where JLL Design and Tétris Design & Build operate.

    * Three awards are reserved for JLL employees.

    3

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    Upon successful completion of the program, JLL could offer selected graduates a suitable opportunity within JLL, allowing them to apply their skills within JLL’s design projects.

    HOW TO APPLY?

    These High Potential Awards are valid only for the intake beginning in September 2027.

    If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to book a call with Saúl Núñez (saul.nunez@ie.edu), Senior Manager of Global Recruitment at IE School of Architecture and Design.

    - Apply to the IE's Master in Interior Design (MDes) program through this link.

    * Candidates must be first admitted into the Master in Interior Design

    Once you have applied to the Master in Interior Design, you will need to submit the following to be considered for the Award:

    - Submit a 500-word maximum abstract explaining why you’re a great fit.

    - Submit your CV.

    - Submit your Portfolio in pdf format.

    Please send these documents to this email address: ad.recruitment@ie.edu

    Submit program and scholarship application by April 30th

    Successful Admissions process by May 15th