Overview
Visual Merchandiser – Exeter
“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.
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.”
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Department: Visual Merchandising
Number of Positions: 1
IKEA Exeter 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. Planned interviews will be between 27 October and 09 November. WHAT WE OFFER • Start date: 22 and 23 November 2025.• Starting salary pro-rated for part-time hours is £20,309 per annum, based on competence and experience (full-time equivalent salary is £26,401 per annum). Please note there is scope at a later point to potentially to move to full-time.• Part-time, 30 hours a week working 5 days per week. Ordinarily Monday to Friday, however, working 1 in 5 Sundays is expected as part of the role. Shifts will start at 07:00am in the morning until 13:00pm in the afternoon.• 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! 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-pub1969c310WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE • You have a degree/experience in a relevant creative field. • A working knowledge in design software such as Autocad, REVIT or Adobe Creative Suite. • 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. This is a retail role, where you will be happy to work around the shopfloor.WHAT YOU’LL 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 visitor’s 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 interview which will involve a task to prepare and present at your interview. The task will be sent to you ahead of time to complete before your interview.• 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 ari.davies-ho4@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
