Visual Merchandiser

IKEA; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,760 - 29,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay

LinkedIn Learning subscription

Free healthy meal option

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in the West of England seeks a Visual Merchandiser to inspire customers via innovative product displays. The candidate will enhance store presentation, collaborate with design teams, and adapt to local market demands. Ideal applicants possess a strong design understanding and experience in visual merchandising, along with the ability to generate engaging ideas. This role encourages a hands-on approach and active engagement in store operations. A variety of benefits including discounts and learning opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the design process and hands-on experience in retail design or visual merchandising.
• Working knowledge in design software such as Autocad or REVIT.
• Excited about home furnishings and design, with ability to inspire customers.
• Capacity to quickly learn and understand retail equipment and racking.
• Confident in using hand tools and collaborating with carpenters.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design process understanding

Experience in visual merchandising

Knowledge in design software

Ability to generate new ideas

Hands-on approach with tools

Education

Relevant design/merchandising qualification

Tools

Autocad

REVIT

Job description

IKEA Bristol are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser to their team. We are looking for people who are driven to provide inspiration to our customers by demonstrating their knowledge of life at home and how the IKEA product range can solve their furniture, storage, and organisational needs. You are a team player who has the ability to challenge yourself and colleagues in strengthening the IKEA Brand. You are focused on implementing solutions that prioritise and deliver long‑term growth/profitability for the business. 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: 23rd February 2026
• Starting salary pro‑rated for part‑time hours is ££27,540 per annum, based on competence and experience (full‑time equivalent salary is £26,401 per annum). Please note there is scope at.
• 39 hours a week working 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, with working 1 in 5 Sundays expected as part of the role. Availability to occasionally work late evenings, weekends, and night shifts is required. Shifts may change according to business/project need.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 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.
• LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions.
• 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

• Relevant design/merchandising qualification (not essential but ideal), strong understanding of the design process and hands‑on experience in retail design or visual merchandising.
• A working knowledge in design software such as Autocad or REVIT.
• You are excited about home furnishings, design and how people live, and have the ability to generate new ideas to inspire our customers.
• Ability to learn quickly, make informed decisions at pace, and consistently deliver on commitments, with a strong understanding of— or the capacity to rapidly develop knowledge of—retail equipment and racking within a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident, hands‑on approach, working comfortably with a range of hand tools and at height. Collaborates effectively with carpenters and external service providers, and is happy working across the shopfloor in a retail environment to support day‑to‑day operational needs.

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

• Please attach an updated CV and Portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face to face interview.
• Candidates who are successful at interview will be progressed to grandparent interview.
• We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

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