Visual Merchandiser

IKEA; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings company is looking for a Visual Merchandiser in Bletchley. The role involves designing and maintaining attractive product displays, collaborating on merchandising strategies, and staying updated on trends. Candidates should have a degree or relevant experience in a creative field and working knowledge of design software. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts and a healthy meal option.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Free meal options

Qualifications

• Degree or experience in a relevant creative field is required.
• Working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Excitement about home furnishings and design, with the ability to inspire customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain product displays aligned with IKEA identity.
• Plan and implement relevant range presentation solutions based on local market analysis.
• Collaborate with various teams for commercial opportunities and financial impact.

Skills

Creative field experience

Design software knowledge (AutoCAD, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite)

Hand-on approach with tools

Education

Degree or relevant experience in creative field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IKEA Milton Keynes are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser to their team.

A Visual Merchandiser at IKEA designs and maintains attractive product displays, implements store layout plans, collaborates on merchandising strategies, and stays updated on home furnishing trends.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date: Friday 27th of February
• Starting salary of £28,982 based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours 5 days per week Monday to Friday this includes working every 5th weekend. Shifts between 6.30am - 3.00pm.
• 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.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks

..as well so much more! Full Benefit List https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You have a degree/experience in a relevant creative field.
• A working knowledge in design software such as Autocad, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, is preferred.
• You are excited about home furnishings, design and how people live, and have the ability to use generate new ideas to inspire our customers.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the Communication & Interior Design team and other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results.
• 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.

• If successful on application you will be invited for a first stage virtual interview. Depending on the outcome of the interview your next stage will be to complete a distance task which you will be invited into the store to present and meet the team.
• Please attach an updated CV, Cover letter & portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!