At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a excellent place to work.

We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.

We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.

We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

Working at IKEA has its advantages:

- 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Free benefits membership (savings and discounts across retailers and service providers)
- Novated leasing and EV subscription options
- Superannuation salary sacrifice
- Fitness Passport membership available
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information

- This role is Temporary (until October 2027)) Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight
- Internal job title is Graphic Communication Co-worker

You must have the availability to work 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and public holiday shifts as required by business needs.
- As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks.




- Successful candidates will need to obtain a National Police Check.

Recruitment Process Overview

- Application: Please include a portfolio showcasing your design work with your application.

•Video screening interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a brief pre-recorded video interview.
- Hiring team interview: Candidates who progress to the next stage will be invited to attend an in-person interview.

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

As a Graphic Communication Co-worker, you will use your creativity, design expertise and understanding of the IKEA visual identity to plan, create and implement impactful graphic solutions across the store. You will ensure all customer-facing communication is consistent, easy to understand and commercially effective while contributing to a positive and inspiring customer experience.

Key responsibilities include

- Creating and implementing graphic communication solutions that reflect the IKEA visual and verbal identity while ensuring clarity, consistency and simplicity.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to build strong working relationships and deliver effective communication outcomes.
- Planning, producing and installing graphic communication materials across the store using a practical, hands-on approach.




- Prioritising competing demands and delivering quality work in a fast-paced retail environment with tight deadlines.
- Evaluating communication solutions and identifying opportunities to improve the customer shopping experience.
- Staying up to date with trends in graphic communication, retail design and home furnishing to inspire store visitors and support business growth.

We're looking for a creative, organised and solutions-focused designer who enjoys both the creative and practical aspects of graphic communication.

You will bring

- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign CC.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusting relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple areas of the business.
- The ability to prioritise, organise and manage your workload while delivering to deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment.
- A practical, hands-on approach to production, installation and implementation.
- A solid eye for aesthetics, detail and visual presentation.
- Previous experience in Graphic Design or Graphic Communication, ideally within a fast-moving retail, agency or commercial environment, is highly regarded.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US

Using your graphic design skills, the IKEA Concept and IKEA visual and copy identity to create and implement graphic solutions that ensure clarity, consistency, simplicity and clear messages - overseeing the complete range of customer store communication.

Applying your knowledge and understanding of people’s life a home and their buying behaviour to improve graphic communication inside and outside the IKEA store to facilitate the buying process.

📌 Graphic Communication Co-worker (Canberra)
🏢 Ikea
📍 Canberra