Visual Merchandising/Activity Co-worker

IKEA; Richmond; On-site; CAD 23,560 - 33,555; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP matching options

Annual IKEA bonus incentive plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Merchandise and restaurant discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a Visual Merchandising/Activity Co-worker in Richmond, Canada, to enhance store presentations and customer experiences. The role demands creativity, proficiency in AutoCAD, and experience with IKEA Communication processes.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys teamwork, and is passionate about home furnishing. Benefits include health coverage, wellness days, and various discounts. The starting salary is 20.73 CAD per hour.

Qualifications

• Completed a design-based program and hold a relevant degree or diploma.
• Hands-on experience with IKEA Communication & Interior processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with Revit experience considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Use visual merchandising competence to enhance IKEA identity in store.
• Contribute to department action plan for business growth.
• Plan range presentation solutions reflecting customer needs.
• Ensure safety and aesthetic impact for visitors.
• Stay updated on trends in home furnishing and retailing.

Skills

Hands-on experience with IKEA Communication & Interior processes

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Revit experience

Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools

Creative thinking

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

Passion for home furnishing and retail design

Education

Relevant degree or diploma from a design-based program

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You have completed a design-based program and hold a relevant degree or diploma.
• You bring hands‑on experience with IKEA Communication & Interior (Com&In) processes.
• You are proficient in AutoCAD, with Revit experience considered a strong asset.
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Office tools.
• You combine creative thinking with strong commercial visual competence and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• You enjoy working in a physically demanding, fast‑paced, work environment and are comfortable with working on ladders and with heights.
• You actively seek smarter, simpler, and more cost‑efficient ways of working.
• You have a genuine passion for home furnishing and retail design.

A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US

• 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.
• Actively contribute to the department action plan with initiatives that will grow the business and support long term profitability and execute the agreed plans in close co‑operation with other functions.
• Use the knowledge of people's needs and dreams in 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.
• Keep visitors in mind when working on the shop floor, minimise disruption and remain aware at all times of the importance of safety and the visual impact for visitors.
• Stay up to date with knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends in order to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.
• Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results.
• Secure high quality, simplicity, efficiency and cost consciousness in planning and implementing all range presentation solutions by applying national directions and using global tools, proven solutions and best practices.
• Actively contribute to gathering insights about store layout and range presentation and translating this knowledge into relevant and inspiring store solutions that will support a convenient shopping experience and reflect the local needs of life at home.

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures and videos to tell the story about IKEA, to build our brand and inspire people with our offer. We bounce ideas back and forth, we challenge each other and we are crazy passionate about communication. Of course we’re also the ones who make sure to keep all our fellow co‑workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment.

Why you will love us

Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co‑workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co‑worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co‑workers including:

• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co‑worker restaurant, where available)
• Bereavement leaveEmployee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Visual Merchandising/Activity Co‑worker.

The starting rate/ salary for this position is 20.73 CAD