Original job description
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Design and execute inspiring retail and commercial spaces
• Build and install displays, fixtures, and small furniture pieces
• Use power tools, drills, and other equipment safely and effectively
• Merchandise and stage products to create compelling visual presentations
• Support store refreshes, layout changes, and special projects
• Maintain an organized and safe working environment
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects are completed on time
• Background in commercial interior design, retail design, architecture, industrial design, or a related field (2-5 years experience)
A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US
We're looking for a creative, hands-on professional who enjoys designing inspiring retail environments and building them from the ground up. This is not a traditional desk-based design role. If you're passionate about creating great customer experiences, enjoy working with tools, and take pride in transforming spaces, we'd love to hear from you.
Seeking a high-potential candidate who can grow with the organization and progress into a future leadership role.
As an Commercial Retail Shop Designer, you'll be responsible for planning, creating, and physically bringing retail spaces to life. From assembling displays and small furniture pieces to using power tools and designing visually appealing environments, you'll play a key role in shaping the customer experience.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys seeing their designs come to life in real time. You'll spend less time behind a computer and more time creating, building, installing, and transforming spaces that have a direct impact on the customer experience. If you're equally comfortable discussing design concepts and picking up a drill, you'll thrive in this position.
•Background in commercial interior design, retail design, architecture, industrial design, or a related field (2-5+ years experience)
•Seeking a high-potential candidate who can grow with the organization and progress into a future leadership role.
• Utilise global tools to apply local and national guidelines to visual merchandising, strengthening the IKEA brand.
• Engage and collaborate with co-workers and relevant stakeholders to support process completion in a safe and cost conscious manner.
•Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs
•Strong attention to detail and an eye for design
•Ability to read, work with and create floor plans
ABOUT THIS WORK AREA
Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures and videos to tell the story about IKEA, to build our brand and inspire people with our offer. We bounce ideas back and forth, we challenge each other and we are crazy passionate about communication. Of course we’re also the ones who make sure to keep all our fellow co-workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment.
Why you will love us
Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:
• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Shop Design Specialist I
The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 47000 CAD to 70000 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design, build, and install retail displays, fixtures, and small furniture while creating visually compelling commercial spaces that support the customer experience and IKEA brand. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders on store refreshes, layout changes, and special projects, completing work safely, cost-consciously, and on schedule.
Requirements
Candidates should have 2–5 or more years of experience in commercial interior design, retail design, architecture, industrial design, or a related field, along with strong design awareness and the ability to read and create floor plans. The role requires safe use of power tools, physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, attention to detail, and an interest in growing toward a future leadership role.
Skills
- Commercial Interior Design
- Retail Design
- Visual Merchandising
- Floor Plan Creation
- Display Building
- Fixture Installation
- Furniture Assembly
- Power Tool Operation
- Product Merchandising
- Space Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Design Visualization
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Project Coordination
- Workplace Safety
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Wellness Days
- Extended Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- RRSP With Employer Matching
- Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Merchandise Discounts
- Restaurant Discounts
- Free Drinks
- Healthy Meal Options
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Trades
Keywords
- Commercial Interior Design
- Retail Design
- Architecture
- Industrial Design
- Visual Merchandising
- IKEA Brand
- Retail Environments
- Customer Experience
- Floor Plans
- Power Tools
- Drills
- Displays
- Fixtures
- Small Furniture
- Product Staging
- Store Refreshes
- Layout Changes
- Special Projects
- Safe Work Practices
- Cost-Conscious Work
- Project Completion
- Physical Lifting
- Leadership Development
