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<IKEA Shin-Misato> Graphic Communication Co-worker Full-time

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  • Misato-Shi, Saitama, Japan
  • Interieurontwerp & Etaleren
  • Fulltime

Vacature omschrijving

  • Job ID: 331999

  • Publicatiedatum: 06/03/2026

    • What you'll need to have

    *This position is open to candidates who currently reside in Japan.

    【Required Qualifications】
    ・Knowledge of graphic communication design, media, and typography.
    ・Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and production tools, e.g. printers, pre-press production and print techniques.
    ・Business level in Japanese(N1 level).
    ・Basic communication skills in English.

    【Preferred Qualifications】
    ・A degree from a vocational school, junior college, or higher in graphic communication design, media, or typography, or relevant work experience in a similar role.

    【Key Competence】
    ・Understand life at home in the local market and the outcome of market research
    ・Strong visual communication skills with a keen sense of aesthetics.
    ・Passionate about home furnishing solutions that improve people’s life at home.
    ・Customer‑focused mindset and the ability to explain concepts clearly, both verbally and visually.
    ・Ability to prioritize and manage workload efficiently, making the best use of time to meet deadlines.
    ・Enthusiasm for assigned tasks and for collaborating with team members.
    ・Good attention to detail.

    【Job description】
    The Graphic Communicator at IKEA plays a key role in expressing the IKEA brand through visual communication, helping to create a smooth, inspiring, and engaging shopping experience for customers. Through graphic design, this role delivers ideas and values that reflect IKEA as a home furnishing company, offering customers inspiration throughout the store.
    Unlike typical design roles that focus solely on creating data or layout files, IKEA Graphic Communicators are involved in the entire process—from design to production and on-site implementation. This includes outputting materials, using printers for in‑house production, and installing graphic communication in the store. By taking full ownership from concept to execution, the role ensures highly effective and impactful visual communication across the store environment.

    【Working Hours】
    ・8:00-17:00(Shift work)
    (Primarily weekday shifts, with occasional weekend and public holiday shifts depending on business needs)

    ▼ You can also read our employee interview article here(JP):
    “Creating Spaces That Inspire – Inside IKEA’s VMD and Interior Designer Roles”
    https://jobs.japandesign.ne.jp/article/interview/ikea-vmd-interiordesigner/

    【Ｗhere you work/Access】
    IKEA Shin Misato
    〒341-0009
    2-2-2 Lala city Shinmisato
    Misato-shi,Saitama

    Train:8 minutes walk from JR Shin Misato station for Musashino line.
    Car/Motorcycle Commutation is available





    About this work area

    【Employment Status】
    - Full-time regular employee- 40 hours per week contract
    - Probation period: 6 months
    - Start date is the first day of every month (consult with us about your start date)
    - Retirement age: 65 years old

    【Benefits】
    - Social insurance: welfare pension, health insurance, and unemployment insurance
    - Transportation expense (up to 1,530 yen/day)
    Parking spaces available for car commutation

    -Paid vacation (available after 6 months of employment, up to 20 days maximum)
    Our total yearly paid time off totals 127 days per year.
    In addition, we also provide congratulatory or condolence leave, maternity leave, nursing care leave, childcare leave, paternity leave, childcare leave for partners, personal injury leave, nursing leave, volunteer leave, family care leave
    No matter what life stage you are at, we have the leave to support you!

    - Uniform rental (if required)
    - Employee discount system
    - Employee cafeteria
    - Christmas gift
    - Great value life insurance, long-term medical care insurance plans (opt-in)
    - Retirement allowance system (corporate defined contribution pension plan: 3 years or more of service)
    - Employee smoking area
    - Extensive learning opportunities such as Linkedin learning subscriptions
    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/benefits-pub8c6da021

    【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

    Apply now!

    【Application Documents】
    Submission of the following documents is required:
    - Resume/CV
    - Coverletter
    - Portfolio (your design work samples)

    "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

    *Please note that as part of the internal selection process, we may contact your line manager and P&C to interview about your working style for reference.
    *As IKEA is a global company, time zones can affect the closing of application periods. Please apply at least 2 days before the deadline.
    *Furthermore, it is possible a position's recruitment may close early if the contract has been filled. We advise that you submit an application as soon as you can.

    Questions and support? Let's connect!

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