Visual Merchandiser Job at Inter IKEA Systems B.V. in St. Louis

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.

Minimum Requirements

1. 2 years retail visual merchandising or similar
2. Proficient in Adobe, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup or similar software
3. Associate’s degree preferred

What you'll be doing day to day

1. Implements and innovates upon store layout plan in order to best present the product range
2. Maintains an organized and visually appealing environment for our customers
3. Creates and maintains visual displays
4. Devises, implements and executes effective merchandising strategies
5. Utilizes space planning tools to ensure simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency in store design

Together as a team

Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a better everyday life. With a great deal of passion, imagination and brainstorming we turn colours, textiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!

This position is Monday- Friday 7-3:30am. There will be weekends required throughout the year to support Peak days but have only averaged out to be 10x per year. We are looking for someone with retail apparel visual merchandising or interior design experience. This role is 25% 3D Planning and 75% Hands-on implementation (painting, building furniture, installing furniture, physically decorating rooms) - Interior Designers create, develop, and install all rooms across the store. They need to have independence with project planning, meeting deadlines, and creative thinking. We use REVIT, a 3D illustration program, or similar is required. AutoCad or Adobe Suite experience is a plus.

Job Type and Benefits

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-time 34-40hrs week

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes

HOURS: Hourly role. Retail environment, must have open availability Monday through Sunday 8am-11pm

The pay range for this role is $19.57- 27.83 and will be based on IKEA's relevant Pay scale work experience.

Benefits

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

The starting rate/salary for this position ranges from $19.57 to $27.83 and will be based on relevant work experience.