Visual Merchandiser – IKEA Croydon Store

<h2>Visual Merchandiser - Croydon </h2><p >\"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. </p><p >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. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.\" </p>Employment Type: Full Time, RegularDepartment: Visual MerchandisingNumber of Positions: 1IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandiser to the store team.We are seeking a creative, detail‑oriented individual who thrives on generating new ideas, embraces innovation, and enjoys working in an environment of frequent change. As a Visual Merchandiser, you will design engaging, eye‑catching displays, arrange merchandise to spotlight key products, and ensure our store layout remains both attractive and functional.WHAT WE OFFER • The Start Date of employment will be: 14th April 2026.• Starting salary of £30,300 based on competence and experience . • 39 Hours working 5 days per week, including early mornings, weekends and night shift 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. • iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal . • 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 relevant design-based qualification and relevant experience in visual merchandising and/or retail design is a requirement for this role. • A working knowledge in design software for example Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, or comparable applications.• You are motivated by retail, home furnishing design and how people live, and have the ability to generate commercial ideas to inspire our customers. • You are self-motivated and have a proactive approach, being at ease working with various hand tools and comfortable working at heights.• You can handle different situations and are able to efficiently manage your time when working to meet agreed deadlines.• Have a creative spirit complemented by commercial understanding and visual skills, with a keen sense of composition and aesthetics.WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY • Use visual merchandising skills to enhance 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 create, 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 satisfy our visitor\'s expectations. • Collaborate with the wider Com&In team and can influence 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.• You will work proactively each day, using hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical lighting solutions confidently and safely as part of your routine tasks.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. • Candidates successful until this point will be invited to a second stage interview with the functional manager. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires: • Medical questionnaire For any advice or support, and I will be happy to help! Salary: GBP 25000 - 35000 per year

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