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At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We are looking to welcome a new Visual Merchandiser to join our amazing Communication & Interior Design team based in Wembley on a full-time, permanent basis.

Planned start date: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Close for applications: 12th September 2023
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 20th September

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary starting from £25,600 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• Permanent contract working 39 hours a week and 5 days out of 7.
• Standard working hours will be between Monday to Friday, starting from around 07:30am to 16:00pm.
• Ad hoc work outside of the above hours may be asked of you to meet business needs, however this will be occasional.
• Flexibility on availability to be discussed at interview.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
You have a creative and commercial sense, and you are passionate about inspiring and surprising our customers by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer in-store. You have a passion for fast-paced, future-oriented retailing, and an understanding of the trends that influence home furnishing and retail.

• You have relevant experience in visual merchandising, design, or experience of working as a visual merchandiser, preferably within a retail or home furnishings environment.
• This is a fast-paced, hands on role where you will work around the store.
• You are able to inspire, motivate and engage people fully to reach set goals, and generate growth and long-term profitability.
• You continually seek new opportunities to make improvements in the way we work and encouraging your team to do the same.
• Challenging your team and yourself in order to strengthen the IKEA Brand and, at the same time, exceed the expectations of customers.
• Solid knowledge in design planning software including Revit, however, if you have AutoCad experience then you may still be perfect for this role!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Contribute to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing solutions in your local market.
• Provide inspiring home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products that will support a convenient shopping experience and improve life at home for the many people.
• Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.
• Stay updated on trends in home furnishing and retailing to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.
• Planning and implementing the store layout plan to create a visually aesthetic shopping experience that both inspires and ensures continued commercial success.

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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step, please attach an updated CV & Portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second Step, If successful on application you will have a pre-screening call where we can get to know you a little, at the latest by Wednesday 13th.

Third step: If successful, you will be invited to spend a day instore on Wednesday 20th September, where you will complete a design task, present the task, meet the team and have an interview, this will be a chance for us to learn a bit more about each other!

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email [email protected] and I will be happy to help!