Visual Merchandiser

IKEA; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in Reading is seeking a Visual Merchandiser/Activity Co-worker to join their team. This role involves designing and maintaining attractive product displays, collaborating on store layout plans, and implementing merchandising strategies. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience in visual merchandising, along with proficiency in design software. The position offers a starting salary of £28,928 and various benefits such as a staff discount and life assurance.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Free healthy meal option

Qualifications

• Degree or minimum of 1 year visual merchandising experience required.
• Working knowledge of design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to generate new ideas to inspire customers.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen IKEA identity in range presentation solutions.
• Plan and implement relevant and inspiring range presentation solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to exploit commercial opportunities.
• Implement range changes according to commercial calendar.

Skills

Visual merchandising experience

Design software knowledge

Hands-on approach

Creativity

Knowledge of home furnishings

Education

Degree in a relevant creative field

Tools

Autodesk REVIT

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

IKEA Reading are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser/Activity Co-worker to our 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

• The Start Date of employment will be: March 2026
• Starting salary of £28,928 based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days over 7 shifts will be from 7.30am till 4pm. Occasional weekend working as and when the business requires.
• 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 or a minimum of 1 years visual merchandising experience in a relevant creative field.
• A working knowledge in design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, is essential.
• 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 Com&In 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.

• Please attach an updated CV, Cover letter & portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
• First stage interviews will be conducted virtually.
• Shortlisted candidates moving onto to the 2nd stage of the interview process will be required to complete and submit pre-work.

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!