Job Description

Visual merchandising coworker

"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

Toronto (Etobicoke)

Employment type

Permanent

Department

Interior Design & Visual Merchandising

Deadline

2023-09-29

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Candidate profile (title) Who you are

Candidate profile (text) - Default language - You enjoy creative thinking supported by visual merchandising skills and have a keen eye for aesthetics.
- You have at least one year\'s experience as a Visual Merchandiser in a fast-paced retail environment, with graduate-level training in visual merchandising, industrial design or art.
- You have a passion for interiors, retail, design and the IKEA assortment and are enthusiastic about explaining new concepts verbally and interpreting them visually.
- You are determined to exceed targets and actively improve your abilities, prioritize and organize your own work to make the most of the time available.
- You have a flexible and practical approach to responsibilities and are able to deliver fixtures that enhance people\'s lives at home, exceed customer expectations and ensure unique shopping experiences.
- You have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You know how to develop creative ideas and concepts while collaborating effectively with others.

Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us

Key responsibilities (text) - Demonstrate the uniqueness of the IKEA assortment through your visual merchandising skills and ensure that the store layout creates good product presentation and strong visual impact to facilitate the buying process.
- Actively contribute to gathering knowledge about people\'s needs and dreams in the local market, then translating it into an inspiring presentation of the assortment that contributes to a practical shopping experience.
- Keep abreast of interior design and retail trends to inspire and surprise customers with strong visual impressions.
- Follow all work procedures and assume all related responsibilities. Collaborate with the Communications and Interior Design team and other functions to quickly seize business opportunities as they arise.
- Ensure a high level of quality, simplicity, efficiency and cost control in the planning and implementation of all layouts.
- Keeping customers in mind when working in the sales area, always minimizing disruption and remaining aware of the importance of safety.
- Help design and implement relevant, inspiring and affordable retail fixtures that reflect a wide range of styles and price points, appeal to the tastes of many and exceed our customers\' expectations.
- Actively contribute to the department\'s action plan and the development of vitality initiatives that will grow the business and drive long-term profitability.

Team vision ( title) Together as a team

Team vision (text) Where others see interior design products, we see intelligent arrangements that serve to create a better everyday life. With great passion, imagination and a ton of ideas, we can transform colors, textiles and furnishings into inspiring environments that stimulate, attract and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!

Local section (title) Just So You Know

Local section (text) In the IKEA world, this position is officially called: Visual Merchandising Coworker

Please note: This position is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal record check. A criminal record under the Criminal Code or other federal authorities does not necessarily mean that you are ineligible for this position.

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, \xe2\x80\x9cto create a better everyday life for the many people\xe2\x80\x9d inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Your uniqueness makes Ikea better

We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion or any other dimension of their identity.

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide appropriate accommodation which considers the applicant\'s accessibility needs due to disability. If you require accommodation, please contact

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

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