Retail Interior Designer & Visual Merchandiser - Sarasota
Marketing, Media & Creative · Creative Arts & Fashion · Graphic Design
In short
IKEA is seeking a Retail Interior Designer & Visual Merchandiser in Sarasota, Florida to create inspiring and commercial home furnishing solutions. This full-time role involves applying home furnishing expertise, leveraging visual merchandising skills, and collaborating with teams to enhance the IKEA identity and drive business growth. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Apply home furnishing expertise to ensure consistent IKEA identity across all media.
- Maintain awareness of the Showroom matrix for diverse mix of styles and price levels.
- Enhance IKEA identity through impactful store layout and compelling range presentations.
- Drive business growth by executing store action plans and collaborating across functions.
- Apply local insights to create inspiring and affordable presentations.
- Prioritize visitor experience by minimizing disruption and maintaining safety.
- Follow established routines, collaborate across functions, and seize commercial opportunities.
- Ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-consciousness in range presentations.
- Contribute to a strong IKEA culture embracing diversity.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Interior Design or design-based field preferred.
- 1 year relevant work experience.
- Experience working with visual merchandising or interior design in a retail environment.
- Visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- A passion for home furnishing, retailing, design and how people live at home.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Enthusiastic about assignments and working with others in a team.
- Physical Demands: Lifting up to 50lbs and walking frequently.
Benefits
- 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
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