IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual to enhance our store's visual appeal and drive sales. As a Visual Merchandiser, you will be responsible for designing eye-catching displays, arranging merchandise to highlight key products, and ensuring our store layout is both attractive and functional. If you have a passion for fashion, a keen eye for design, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
WHAT WE OFFER
1. The Start Date of employment will be: 26th May 2025
2. Starting salary of £29200 based on competence and experience.
3. 39 Hours working 5 days per week including occasional weekends to support business needs.
4. Shift pattern includes 7am start.
5. We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
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.
1. 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
2. Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
3. iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
4. Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
1. You have a qualification in a relevant creative field.
2. A working knowledge in design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, is essential.
3. You are excited about home furnishings, design and how people live, and have the ability to generate new ideas to inspire our customers.
4. You have a hands-on approach, feeling at ease working with various hand tools and comfortable working at heights.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
1. 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.
2. Understanding the local market to plan and implement relevant, inspiring, affordable and commercial range presentation solutions that reflect a wide variety of styles, price levels, meet the many individual tastes and exceed our visitor's expectations.
3. Collaborate with the Com&In team and other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results.
4. Working with the commercial calendar to implement range changes.
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, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
1. Please attach an updated CV, cover letter and portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
2. Candidates that meet basic requirements for the role will be invited to complete a value based questionnaire. This will take 20 minutes to complete and the purpose is to understand your suitability aligning to the 8 IKEA values.
3. Following completion of this, shortlisted candidates will receive a pre-interview call from the hiring manager.
4. Successful candidates to this point will be given a pre-interview task and invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview to present this.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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