Interior Designer - IKEA Croydon Store

Interior Designer - Croydon

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Employment Type: Full Time, RegularDepartment: Interior DesignNumber of Positions: 2IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome an Interior Designer to the store team. Use your interior design skills to create inspiring, trend‑led displays that showcase IKEA’s unique identity. You’ll bring concepts to life on the shop floor, collaborate across teams to enhance the customer experience, and help position our store as the top home‑furnishing WE OFFER • The Start Date of employment will be: 14th April 2026.• Starting salary of £30,300 per annum, based on competence and experience. • 39 Hours working 5 days per week including occasional weekends to support business needs. • Shift pattern include 7am start. • 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 family's 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. • Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you • Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks ..as well so much more! WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE • You have a qualification in interior design. • Previous experience in role would be preferred but not essential. • A working knowledge in design software for example Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, or comparable applications.• You are excited about home furnishings, design and how people live, and have the ability to 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 YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY • Use Interior Design competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity, inspire and surprise our visitors specifically through soft furnishing and styling. • Work with our commercial calendar you will plan inspiring commercial displays for the store, the majority of your time will be spent implementing and bringing your plans to life on the shop floor. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure a seamless shopping experience. • Contribute to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market. • Stay updated on trends in home furnishing & retail experience. • You will manage a variety of tasks each day and consistently organise your time effectively to meet agreed deadlines.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. • Please attach an updated CV, cover letter and portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better. • Successful candidates to this point will be given a pre-interview task and invited by email to attend a face-to- face interview to present this. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email and I will be happy to help!
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