Job ID: 257865

Date posted: 13/09/2024

Are you a creative genius with a knack for presenting home furnishings in a captivating way? If so, we want to hear from you. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make our customers say, “Wow, I need that in my life!”

We’re on the hunt for a new part-time Visual Merchandiser to join our passionate team to inspire and co-create the wonderful every day.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Pro rata part-time starting salary for this role begins at £20,663.79 per annum (full-time equivalent: £25,184.00).
• Part-time contract working 32 hours a week, and 4 days over 7.
• Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews.
• This role might require availability to occasionally work late evenings, weekends, and night shifts. Shifts may change according to business or project needs.

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.

• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.
...as well as so much more!

Click below for a full list of our benefits:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

We are looking for people who are driven to provide inspiration to our customers by demonstrating their knowledge of life at home and how the IKEA product range can solve their furniture, storage, and organisational needs.

• Demonstrable visual competence, practical skills and attention to detail. Fashion and Textile experience is welcomed.
• Passionate about home furnishing, design and how people live.
• Higher education/background in Visual Merchandising, Creative Design or Art and Design, or relevant experience.
• Practical, hands-on skills and a comfortable attitude to working with a variety of hand tools and at heights.
• Solid knowledge in design planning software, such as AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Contributing to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
• Providing inspiring home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products that will support a convenient shopping experience and improve and inspire our many customers.
• 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.

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 with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second stop, if successful you will be invited to an informal phone interview to discuss the role and your skills and experiences.

Third step, if successful you will be sent a task to complete prior to an interview with one of our hiring managers in-store.

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 me at ari.davies-ho4@ingka.ikea.com and we’ll be happy to help!