Retail Store Design Associate

IKEA • Canton, OH

262d • $19 - $27

About The Position

The Retail Store Design Associate position at IKEA involves leveraging interior design knowledge and experience to create engaging room settings, vignettes, and sales support areas. The role requires executing the showroom vision to reflect a variety of styles and price points, implementing action plans to grow the business, and utilizing design tools to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency. The associate must stay updated on current trends in home furnishing and interior design, securing innovative solutions to meet customer demands.

Requirements

• 2 year interior design or similar experience.
• Proficient in Adobe, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup or similar software.
• Associate's degree OR Interior Design Certificate required.
• Retail environment experience with open availability Monday through Sunday from 7am to 3:30pm, including weekends.

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 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 our customers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree