Visual Merchandiser at IKEA

About the role

At IKEA, a job is never 'just a job': we help people create a better everyday life, starting from their homes. For the Visual team, we are looking for a creative person with their hands always in motion.

Are You the Right Person If:

You have a degree in Visual Merchandising, Set Design, or artistic disciplines.
You have at least 6 months of experience in structured environments (retail, large-scale retail, showrooms, displays, etc.).
You are very hands-on: you enjoy assembling, moving, fixing, and measuring.
You can use a hammer, screwdriver, drill, tape measure, and level, and are not afraid of physical work.
You love design and are familiar with design tools and graphic programs.
You are passionate about retail and customer experience.
Availability to work shifts, 5 days a week, 7 days a week, is required.

What You Will Do Every Day:

This is a creative role, but above all operational: you will spend a lot of your time in the departments, among panels, furniture, and various equipment!

Assemble and set up exhibition spaces (furniture, structures, panels, decorations).
Take precise measurements and safely use work tools.
Update and transform store areas to make them inspiring and functional for customers.
Connect project and practice: design solutions and then realize them concretely in the store.

If you like a job where you think, design... but above all, do, then you could be the next Visual Merchandiser at IKEA.

Why IKEA:

Joining the IKEA team has many advantages beyond the opportunity to work for a global company! You will be part of an inclusive culture driven by our values, with structured processes. Additionally, you will have access to:

15% employee discount on IKEA product purchases.
Canteen service with a wide selection of products (many of which are organic), allowing you to have a meal for just over €1.
A portal of corporate discounts and agreements offering a range of products and services for travel, leisure, technology, and much more.

At IKEA, we promote an inclusive work environment where everyone can feel welcome, accepted, respected, recognized for their uniqueness, and we work together in a collaborative climate regardless of age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation, and abilities.

Our selection process may include recorded video interviews, the use of digital platforms, and tests (e.g., logical-mathematical, psychometric). If you are a person with a disability or have specific needs, you can communicate this upon first contact with our recruitment team; we will ensure maximum accessibility and support.

Key skills/competency

Visual Merchandising
Retail Design
Space Planning
Set Dressing
Customer Experience
Graphic Design Tools
Hand Tools Proficiency
Physical Dexterity
Creativity
Problem Solving

How to get hired

Tailor your resume: Highlight your visual merchandising, design, and hands-on skills. Quantify achievements where possible.
Showcase your creativity: Prepare a portfolio demonstrating your visual merchandising projects and graphic design work.
Emphasize practical skills: Detail your experience with tools and physical tasks relevant to setting up displays.
Research IKEA's values: Align your application and interview answers with IKEA's focus on design, customer experience, and inclusivity.
Prepare for diverse assessments: Be ready for video interviews, digital platforms, and potential logic/psychometric tests.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key responsibilities of a Visual Merchandiser at IKEA?

As a Visual Merchandiser at IKEA, you will be responsible for assembling and setting up exhibition spaces, including furniture, structures, and decorations. You'll also be involved in taking precise measurements, using work tools safely, updating store areas to be inspiring and functional, and bridging the gap between design concepts and their practical realization in the store.

What educational background and experience are required for the IKEA Visual Merchandiser role?

IKEA requires a degree in Visual Merchandising, Set Design, or artistic disciplines. Additionally, at least 6 months of experience in structured environments like retail, GDO, showrooms, or displays is necessary.

Is this Visual Merchandiser position physically demanding?

Yes, the role is described as very hands-on and operational, involving tasks like mounting, moving, fixing, measuring, and using tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, drills, tape measures, and levels. Physical work and dexterity are essential for this Visual Merchandiser position at IKEA.

What tools and software proficiency are expected for the IKEA Visual Merchandiser job?

You should be comfortable using common tools like hammers, screwdrivers, drills, tape measures, and levels. Familiarity with design tools and graphic programs is also expected, reflecting the blend of creative design and practical execution required for the Visual Merchandiser role.

What are the working hours and shifts for an IKEA Visual Merchandiser?

This role requires availability for shift work, operating 5 days a week across a 7-day schedule. This ensures consistent coverage for visual merchandising needs within the store.

What benefits does IKEA offer to its employees?

IKEA offers several benefits, including a 15% employee discount on products, a subsidized canteen service with healthy options, and access to a corporate discount portal for various products and services like travel and technology.

How does IKEA promote an inclusive work environment?

IKEA actively promotes an inclusive environment where diversity in age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation, and abilities is respected and celebrated. The company fosters a collaborative climate where everyone feels welcome and recognized for their uniqueness.

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