In-Store Designer & Visual Merch Lead

IKEA; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-worker discount

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

24/7 telehealth visits

Retirement and bonus plans

Education assistance and learning

Pet insurance program

Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Job summary

IKEA in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Retail Communication & Interior Design Co-worker to create inspiring, functional home furnishing solutions on the store floor and in showrooms. You will apply interior design knowledge to reflect the IKEA identity across media, rooms, and sales areas while managing a diverse showroom mix to appeal to a broad range of customers.

The role emphasizes visual merchandising, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a strong customer-focused approach in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Interior Design or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience with visual merchandising or interior design in retail.
• Strong visual sense and aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Apply home furnishing expertise to reflect IKEA across media, room settings, vignettes, and sales areas.
• Maintain showroom matrix with diverse styles, living situations, and price levels.
• Leverage visual merchandising to enhance IKEA identity through layout and range presentations.
• Drive store growth by executing the action plan and collaborating across functions.
• Apply local insights to create inspiring, affordable presentations.
• Prioritize visitor experience by minimizing disruption and ensuring safety and visual impact on the shop floor.
• Follow routines, collaborate across functions, and seize commercial opportunities.
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-consciousness in range presentations using US guidelines.
• Support a strong IKEA culture that embraces diversity of co-workers and customers.

Skills

Interior design

Visual merchandising

Customer-focused mindset

Retail experience

Education

Associate degree in Interior Design

Job description

IKEA in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Retail Communication & Interior Design Co-worker to create inspiring, functional home furnishing solutions on the store floor and in showrooms. You will apply interior design knowledge to reflect the IKEA identity across media, rooms, and sales areas while managing a diverse showroom mix to appeal to a broad range of customers.

The role emphasizes visual merchandising, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a strong customer-focused approach in a