Visual Merchandiser - Greenwich - IKEA Greenwich Store in Kingston upon Thames

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

IKEA Greenwich are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser to our team! In IKEA we call this a Visual Merchandising/Activity Co-worker. We are looking for a creative, detail-focused person to boost our store's visual appeal and increase sales. As a Visual Merchandiser, you will be responsible for arranging merchandise to highlight key products and ensuring our store layout is both attractive and functional. If designing home interiors excites you, you notice small design details, and you perform well under changing demands, we would be interested in speaking with you!

• The Start Date of employment will be at the beginning of May.
• Starting salary of £30,290 based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week, shifts will be from 7AM - 3:30PM. This role will include occasional evening and weekend shifts to meet business needs.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

• 15% 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.
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

• You have a qualification in a relevant creative field.
• A working knowledge in design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, is essential.
• You appreciate home furnishings, interior design, and how people live, and you’re able to craft new ideas that resonate with customers.
• You are comfortable using various hand tools and at ease working at heights.
• You can handle different situations and are able to efficiently manage your time when working to meet agreed deadlines.
• A creative spirit complemented by commercial understanding and visual skills, with a keen sense of composition and aesthetics.

• Use visual merchandising competence to highlight the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.
• Understanding the local market to plan and implement relevant, inspiring, affordable, and commercially effective range presentation solutions that reflect diverse styles and price points, satisfy many individual tastes, and delight our visitors.
• Collaborate with the Com&In team and other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results.
• Working with the commercial calendar to implement range changes. Maintaining the shop floor/ensuring displays ready for customer to browse/hands on approach.

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.

• Please attach an updated CV, cover letter and portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.
• Candidates who advance from the first interview will be invited to attend a final second stage interview and will be assigned a design task to complete ahead of the interview.

We understand not everyone will be invited to the next stage, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email and I will be happy to help!