We're on the hunt for a Visual Merchandiser who can turn our store into a visual wonderland! If you have a flair for home furnishing and a knack for creating eye-catching displays, we want you on our team. Join us and let your creativity shine.
What we offer
- The Start Date of employment will be: March 2025
- Starting salary of £26,400 based on competence and experience .
- 39 hours working 5 days per week. Normal working hours for this role are 7am to 3:45pm. This role might require availability to work late evenings, weekends, and night shifts. Shifts may change according to business/project needs.
- We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
Working with us has its rewards
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
- % IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers. Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
..as well so much more!
What you'll need to have
- You have a degree in a relevant creative field or prior experience working as a Visual Merchandiser
- You have worked with design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, is essential.
- You are excited about home furnishings, design, how people live, and have the ability to create new ideas that inspire our customers.
- You have a hands-on approach, feeling at ease working with various tools and comfortable working at heights.
What you'll be doing day to day
- You will use visual merchandising to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.
- You understand the local market using this understanding to plan and implement relevant, inspiring, affordable and commercial range presentation solutions that reflect a wide variety of styles, price levels, meet the many individual tastes and exceed our visitor's expectations.
- You will collaborate with the Communication & Interior Design team and other functions, acting quickly with your commercial partners to maximise opportunities with an understanding of the impact of your actions on the financial results.
- You work closely with the commercial calendar to implement range changes.
We care for the people
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many
Recruitment process information
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
- Please attach an updated CV, Cover letter & portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete and complete a task to present back at interview.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.