IKEA Milton Keynes are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser to their 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
* Start date: Friday 27th of February
* Starting salary of £28,982 based on competence and experience.
* 39 Hours 5 days per week Monday to Friday this includes working every 5th weekend. Shifts between 6.30am - 3.00pm.
* 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 familys 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 YOULL NEED TO HAVE
* You have a degree/experience in a relevant creative field.
* A working knowledge in design software such as Autocad, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, is preferred.
* 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 YOULL 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 visitors 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.
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.
* If successful on application you will be invited for a first stage virtual interview. Depending on the outcome of the interview your next stage will be to complete a distance task which you will be invited into the store to present and meet the team.
* Please attach an updated CV, Cover letter & portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, email Recruiter fiona.currie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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