Visual Merchandising/Activity Co-worker

"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."

Location

Bangalore

Employment type

Full Time Permanent

Department

Interior Design & Visual Merchandising

Deadline

Mobility support

Domestic

What you need to know

We are pleased to announce the launch of our third physical Customer Meeting Point (CMP) in Bangalore — a Small Store L located in South Bangalore, one of the high-potential clusters of the city.

Following the delivery of our Standard Store in 2022 and Planning and Order Point (PaOP) in 2025, this new store marks an important milestone in our journey to strengthen market presence, while continuing to provide an omnichannel, customer-centric experience aligned with our long-term vision for the region.

Small stores are designed to offer a complete IKEA experience in a more compact format to make us even more accessible to our customers in our markets.

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Visual Merchandising Co-worker who lives and breathes home furnishing. This is your chance to lead an energetic team, introduce IKEA to new customers, drive success in a new market, and create a meaningful and locally relevant shopping experience

Who you are :

We are looking for a passionate and creative Visual Merchandising/Activity Co-worker to join our Communication & Interior Design team. You have a keen eye for aesthetics and a strong ability to create inspiring store solutions that enhance the shopping experience. You are customer-focused and understand how people live at home, translating this knowledge into visually appealing and commercially successful range presentations. You are hands-on, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Your Background & Skills:

• A design-based education with visual competence and an eye for aesthetics.
• Experience in visual merchandising within a retail environment.
• A passion for home furnishing, retailing, and design.
• Ability to generate, visualise, and present new ideas.
• Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of local market needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Basic communication skills in English.

Your responsibilities

• Use visual merchandising expertise to create inspiring, affordable, and commercial range presentations that enhance the shopping experience.

• Strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions, considering store layout and vitality.
• Plan and implement creative visual merchandising strategies that reflect a variety of styles and price levels, exceeding customer expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the Com&In team and other departments to execute store action plans and commercial opportunities.
• Ensure high quality, simplicity, and efficiency in range presentation planning and execution, following global guidelines and best practices.
• Stay updated on home furnishing trends, retail developments, and local market insights to create relevant and innovative store solutions.
• Ensure store communication and commercial displays align with IKEA's brand objectives and enhance the overall store experience.
• Maintain a safe and visually appealing store environment, minimising disruption while prioritising visitor needs.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer:

At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.