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About IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centers that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Your role

• Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality. 
• Actively contribute to the department action plan with initiatives that will grow the business and support long term profitability and execute the agreed plans in close co-operation with other functions. 
• Use the knowledge of people's needs and dreams in the local market to plan and implement relevant, inspiring, affordable and commercial range presentation solutions that reflect a wide variety of styles, price levels, meet the many individual tastes and exceed our visitor's expectations. 
• Keep visitors in mind when working on the shop floor, minimize disruption and remain aware at all times of the importance of safety and the visual impact for visitors. 
• Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com & In team and other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results.

Training, development & rotations

IKEA has its own system of learning and trainings designed for a specific job position. You will get introduction training as a new co-worker where you will learn about how the company operates, the safety and security rules, customer friendly principles and our environmental approach. You will also get a mentor – a colleague who answers all your questions, shows you your department and introduces you to your colleagues. You will pass more trainings according to your training plan then.

Development possibilities in IKEA are as varied as the personalities of our co-workers. We have a Development talk at least once a year which is a friendly meeting with your manager where you agree together where you would like to go and how you’d like develop yourself in the future.

Salary & benefits

The average salary for Visual Merchandiser ranges between 1,890 MYR per month to 5,690 MYR per month. Some of the employee benefits include Medical/RX, Dental/Vision, paid time off, parental leave, retirement, income protection, disability and more.

Career progression

Working for  IKEA franchise makes you part of a fast-paced family of people who enjoy exceptional career and learning possibilities. We have an ambitious expansion plan in Southeast Asia and are committed to helping people develop. We encourage co-workers to try different roles, change between functions and even move between countries (if that’s what you want!) We design our own career path with a manager and create a development plan to help reach professional goals. As you grow, IKEA grows too. Explore our many different work areas and search our available jobs.

Work-life balance

IKEA has a work life balance rating of 3.6. Company really cares about the employees Super fun place to work, with good benefits and amazing coworkers. Weekends are hectic and the weekdays are super slow, repetitive, and can get quite boring. Lots of night shifts for part-time workers.

Culture & Vibe

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values guide our work and build our inclusive, open and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. We work hard, but we have fun doing it. We’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer and we strive to have the same values in the way we work. Togetherness is at the heart of the IKEA culture. We are strong when we trust each other, pull in the same direction and have fun together

About You

• You have an education background in visual merchandising, industrial design or art (preferred)
• You have a creative thinking supported by commercial visual competence and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• You have a proven ability to use related designing tools, e.g. AUTOCAD , SKETCH-UP.
• You are actively seeking new and improved ways of working simply and cost-efficiently.
• You have a passion for fast-paced, future-oriented retailing and the IKEA product range.
• You have ability to combine commercial, aesthetic and practical skills.
• You have ability to generate, visualize and present new ideas.
• You have ability to work together with others in a team.
• You have confidence in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations.
• You have a flexible, hands-on approach to responsibilities and the ability to meet set deadlines.

How to apply

To apply for the job just click the Apply on employer site button below and submit your resume and credentials. You’ll be asked for your personal information and why you want to work for us. We recommend you apply as soon as possible because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first-come, first-served basis.