Retail Store Design Associate

About the position

The Retail Store Design Associate at IKEA is responsible for leveraging interior design knowledge to create inspiring room settings and vignettes that reflect a variety of styles and living situations. This role involves executing the showroom vision, implementing business growth strategies, and utilizing design tools to enhance store design efficiency. The position requires a blend of creative thinking and hands-on implementation, making it essential for the associate to stay updated on current design trends.

Responsibilities

• Leverages interior design knowledge and experience to execute room settings, vignettes, and sales support areas.
• Executes the showroom vision to reflect a wide variety of styles, price points, and living situations.
• Implements department action plan to grow the business and increase profitability.
• Uses a creative approach to solve home furnishing challenges that exist in the local market.
• Utilizes interior design tools to ensure simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency in store design.
• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable about current home furnishing and interior design trends.
• Secures an impression of new and inspiring solutions to meet the demands of customers.

Requirements

• 2 years of interior design or similar experience.
• Proficient in Adobe, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, or similar software.
• Associate's degree or Interior Design Certificate required.
• Familiarity with basic design principles and modular furniture planning.
• Experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sector.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in retail apparel visual merchandising.
• Independence with project planning and meeting deadlines.
• Creative thinking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive medical and prescription plan.
• Generous 401(k), dental, and vision plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Co-worker discount and meal deal.
• Pet insurance.
• Generous parental and paid-time off package.
• 15% discounts on merchandise.
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks).
• Generous paid time off, holiday, and sick time.
• Safety shoe reimbursement.
• 24/7 telehealth visits.