Visual Merchandiser

Overview

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.

Opportunities with IKEA London City

IKEA London City are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser to the store team.

Working at IKEA London City gives you the chance to be part of our new multi-site way of working, working across IKEA Hammersmith and IKEA Oxford Street.

You will design engaging, eye-catching displays, arrange merchandise to spotlight key products, and ensure our store layout remains both attractive and functional.

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented individual who thrives on generating new ideas, embraces innovation, and enjoys working in an environment of frequent change.

• What you’ll need to have
• You have a relevant design-based qualification and relevant experience in visual merchandising and/or retail design is a requirement for this role.
• A working knowledge in design software for example Autodesk REVIT, Auto CAD and Microsoft Office, or comparable applications.
• You are motivated by retail, home furnishings design and how people live, and have the ability to generate commercial ideas to inspire our customers.
• You are self-motivated and have a proactive approach, being at ease working with various hand tools and comfortable working at heights.
• You can handle different situations and are able to efficiently manage your time when working to meet agreed deadlines.
• Have a creative spirit complemented by commercial understanding and visual skills, with a keen sense of composition and aesthetics.
• What you’ll be doing day to day
• Use visual merchandising skills to enhance the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.
• Understand the local market to create, 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 satisfy our visitor's expectations.
• Collaborate with the wider Com&In team and can influence other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results.
• Work with the commercial calendar to implement range changes.
• You will work proactively each day, using hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical lighting solutions confidently and safely as part of your routine tasks.
• 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.

Benefits and rewards

• 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.
• i Benefits – Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.
• 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 and portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Successful candidates to this point will be given a pre-interview task and invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview to present this.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, beth. crombie@Ingka. ikea. com and I will be happy to help!

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