Retail Visual Merchandising Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay - early wages

Paid parental leave

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance program

Education assistance and learning

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans (min 20 hrs/wk)

A fun and inclusive work environment

Job summary

IKEA store in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Retail Communication & Interior Design Co-worker who will create inspiring, functional home furnishing solutions and maintain a dynamic showroom. You will apply merchandising expertise to reflect IKEA identity and drive sales while coordinating with multiple teams.

Ideal candidates have an interior design background, 1 year retail experience, and a passion for home furnishings with strong teamwork and customer focus. Lifting up to 50lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Interior Design or design-based field preferred.
• 1 year relevant work experience.
• Experience working with visual merchandising or interior design in a retail environment.
• Visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• A passion for home furnishing, retailing, design and how people live at home.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Enthusiastic about assignments and working with others in a team.
• Physical Demands: Lifting up to 50lbs and walking frequently.

Responsibilities

• Apply home furnishing expertise to ensure they consistently reflect and strengthen IKEA across all functional media, including room settings, homes, vignettes, and sales support areas.
• Maintain awareness of the Showroom matrix to ensure a diverse mix of styles, living situations, and price levels that create a dynamic visual tempo and distinct impressions.
• Leverage visual merchandising expertise to enhance the distinctiveness of the IKEA identity through impactful store layout, compelling range presentations, and vibrant in-store vitality.
• Drive business growth by executing the store action plan and collaborating across functions for long-term success.
• Apply local insights to create inspiring, affordable presentations that reflect diverse styles and exceed expectations.
• Prioritize visitor experience by minimizing disruption, maintaining safety, and ensuring strong visual impact while working on the shop floor.
• Follow established routines and responsibilities, collaborate across functions, act swiftly to seize commercial opportunities, and stay mindful of how actions influence financial outcomes.
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-consciousness in range presentations by applying US-adapted guidelines, global tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is strong and embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Interior design

Customer focus

Teamwork

Retail environment

Education

Associate degree in Interior Design or design-based field

Job description

IKEA store in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Retail Communication & Interior Design Co-worker who will create inspiring, functional home furnishing solutions and maintain a dynamic showroom. You will apply merchandising expertise to reflect IKEA identity and drive sales while coordinating with multiple teams.

Ideal candidates have an interior design background, 1 year retail experience, and a passion for home furnishings with strong teamwork and customer focus. Lifting up to 50lbs is required.