Digital Graphic Design & Communication Associate

IKEA; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Referral bonus

Pet insurance program

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

IKEA in Paramus, NJ seeks a Digital Graphic Design & Communication Associate to craft engaging content across digital channels. You will design assets for websites, social media, and campaigns, ensuring alignment with IKEA branding and sustainability goals.

The role requires 2+ years in digital design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. A full-time, on-site position with 34–40 hours weekly is offered, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of digital graphic design experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and pre-press production tools.
• Associate's degree in Graphic Design or similar preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital and marketing design work.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce digital assets for websites, social media, email campaigns, online advertising, and other marketing channels.
• Create and optimize digital graphics for various screen sizes and platforms.
• Executes department graphic communication action plan to grow the business and increase profitability.
• Produces and installs graphic communications throughout the store in line with the IKEA concept and visual brand identity.
• Ensures the implementation of graphic communication is cost-efficient, and supports the company's sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborates with leadership to design store-specific printed materials.
• Remains up to date on graphic communication and retail trends.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Portfolio

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Pre-press tools

Job description

Why we will love you

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself!

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Graphic Design & Communication Associate to develop engaging visual IKEA content across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of design principles, branding, and digital marketing, with the ability to create compelling graphics that support business objectives and enhance the customer experience.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Design and produce digital assets for websites, social media, email campaigns, online advertising, and other marketing channels.
• Create and optimize digital graphics for various screen sizes and platforms.
• Executes department graphic communication action plan to grow the business and increase profitability.
• Produces and installs graphic communications throughout the store in line with the IKEA concept and visual brand identity.
• Ensures the implementation of graphic communication is cost-efficient, and supports the company's sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborates with leadership to design store-specific printed materials.
• Remains up to date on graphic communication and retail trends.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Together as a team

Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a better everyday life. With a great deal of passion, imagination and brainstorming we turn colours, textiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes

HOURS – 34-40 hours per week. Retail environment. Must have complete open working availability Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00AM to 3:00PM. Some weekends are required.

The hourly pay rate range for this role is $23.23 - $26.71

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rxplans (Must work minimum of 20 hours per week)
• A fun and inclusive work environment!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of digital graphic design experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and pre-press production tools.
• Associate's degree in Graphic Design or similar preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital and marketing design work.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.