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<IKEA Sendai/ Miyagi> Visual Merchandising/Activity Co-worker Full-time

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  • Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
  • Belső építészet és vizuális kereskedelem
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  • Állás azonosítója: 334231

  • Publikálás dátuma: 23/03/2026

    • What you'll need to have

    * You must reside in Japan and have valid work permissions (We prioritize domestic recruitment for this role)

    【Required Qualifications】
    ・Degree from a vocational school, junior college, or university in Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or relevant professional experience in a similar role.
    ・Proficiency in basic PC software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience using design tools such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or Revit.
    ・Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative way of working.
    ・A passion for home furnishing, retailing, design and how people live at home.
    ・Drive for continuous learning, personal development, and improving ways of working.

    【Experience&Skills】
    ・Strong visual and aesthetic competence with the ability to draw, visualise, and communicate ideas.
    ・Ability to deliver range presentation solutions that improve people’s life at home and exceed visitors’ shopping experience.
    ・Ability to generate new ideas and concepts.
    ・Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
    ・Good attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach to work.
    ・Basic English communication skills, or a positive willingness to develop them further.

    【Working Hours】
    ・7:00 - 16:00
    (Primarily weekday shifts, with occasional weekend and public holiday shifts depending on business needs)

    【Where you work/Access】
    IKEA Sendai 2-1-2 Asuto Nagamachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi

    Train:
    ・JR Tohoku Main Line "Nagamachi Station" - 3 minutes walk
    ・Sendai Subway "Nagamachi Station" - 5 minutes walk

    Commuting:
    ・Car/Motorcycle commuting is available (parking spaces provided).

    About this work area

    【About the Communication & Interior Design Department】
    We propose the optimal way to use IKEA products that suit people's lifestyles and environments. We introduce coordination ideas for Japanese homes that leverage the charm of Swedish design, helping more customers become interested in home furnishings and a more comfortable life at home.
    Do you have a passion for "providing a better everyday life for more people" through IKEA products?
    Our goal is not simply to sell furniture, but to create inspiration that exceeds the expectations of those who visit IKEA stores. By visually communicating ideas, we strengthen the IKEA brand and play a role in attracting more customers. We are required to create solutions that meet the needs of Japanese customers based on IKEA's global direction.

    ▼Please also see our interview article on working styles(JP)
    Creating Appealing Spaces, Building Spaces – Unraveling IKEA's VMD and Interior Designers

    https://jobs.japandesign.ne.jp/article/interview/ikea-vmd-interiordesigner/

    【Job Responsibilities】
    • Always stand from the customer's perspective and propose easy-to-see and easy-to-find store layouts.
    • Plan promotional displays that attractively convey products based on seasons and themes.
    • Create and set up functional and beautiful showroom plans that propose a better life.
    • Create and set up in-store layouts and display plans.
    • Provide functional and beautiful home furnishing ideas based on knowledge of interiors and daily life.
    • Share knowledge about life at home with other departments and contribute to the business.

    【Purpose of Job】
    To create inspiring store solutions for an easy and convenient shopping experience and increasing vitality by translating deep knowledge about consumer buying
    behaviour, store layout, range presentation and local market knowledge thereby contributing to positioning the IKEA Brand in the local market as the home
    furnishing specialist and the IKEA store as an up-to?date and innovative destination that always offers something new.

    【Employment Type】
    • Full-time regular employee, 40 hours/week
    • Probationary period: 6 months
    • Start date: 1st of every month (please consult regarding the starting month)
    • Retirement system in place (age 65)

    【Holidays】
    Annual holidays: 127 days or more

    〈Other holidays〉
    • Paid leave: Granted after 6 months of employment (up to 20 days). You can take consecutive holidays of 2 weeks or more!
    • Maternity leave
    • Childcare leave (reduced working hours available upon return)
    • Paternity leave (paid leave for fathers)
    • Partner's childcare leave
    • Personal injury/illness leave
    • Caregiving leave / Nursing care leave / Family care leave
    • Condolence leave
    • Volunteer leave
    • Refreshment leave

    【Benefits】
    • Comprehensive social insurance (Employees' Pension, Health Insurance, Employment Insurance)
    • Commuting allowance (up to 1,530 JPY/day) / Commuting by private car allowed
    • Uniform rental / Employee cafeteria available / Employee discount system
    • Fully equipped locker rooms and shower rooms
    • Christmas present
    • Salary increase: Once a year (January)
    • Bonus: One IKEA Bonus Program (may not be paid annually depending on performance)
    • Tack! Co-worker Loyalty Program (pension accumulation for 5+ years of service)
    • Life insurance, long-term care insurance
    • Defined contribution pension plan (6.5% of salary contributed by the company)
    • Employee-only smoking area available
    • Learning opportunities: LinkedIn Learning available

    Apply now!

    【How to apply】
    Think this might be the job for you? Please apply today using the register button on this page!
    Attach a resume and portfolio, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

    【Selection Process】
    We will send the assignment to candidates who pass the document screening. Those who successfully pass the assignment review will be invited to the interview stage.

    ＜Online company information session＞
    The company information session is an opportunity to learn more about IKEA and working at IKEA.
    We encourage you to attend.
    *Reservations cannot be made here. Please check the latest session schedule at IKEA Japan website.
    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

    【OPEN IKEA internal recruitment system】
    At IKEA we want you to take your career in the direction of your passions. When we recruit for an opening, the position is available to apply to by all IKEA employees. This includes domestic and international opportunities.
    Where will your career take you? To the IKEA stores? A different country? Up and up in your current department? It is up to you!

    【Working at IKEA】
    Everyone has a home at IKEA. Our way of working values work, family, and individuality.
    To get a better image of our culture, watch the following 9 interviews with some of our coworkers.
    https://youtu.be/A6MBRKNRlGw

    "At IKEA, we believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities"
    Diversity is a key to success; diversity comes in all shapes and sizes. Being ourselves, and contributing with our uniqueness, makes us all grow.
    At Ingka Group, we welcome all dimensions of diversity. A diverse and inclusive workplace is good for our co-workers, for our customers and our business.
    We strive to have a diverse and inclusive work environment where co-workers feel valued for their uniqueness, recognized for their diverse talents, and where they can be themselves.
    IKEA Japan would like to explore together. If you have a passion for this position, please don’t hesitate to apply!
    Let’s get closer to our vision of “creating a better everyday life for the many people” together!

    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/diversity-and-inclusion-pub86a2cb59

    If you are in need of support to apply, or to participate in an interview due to a disability, please contact us anytime at the following email: 029.recruiters.jp@ikea.com

    Questions and support? Let's connect!

    IKEA Japan Recruitment Team: 029.recruiters.jp@ikea.com
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