I am currently a Visual Merchandising & Retail Designer specialist with 3 years of experience in planning and implementing retail spaces and seasonal collections, working closely with floor managers and the stock control team, SSS (Sales and Supply Support) on the Phase-In_Phase-Out of items for each quarter to full store planning replacement and merchandising. I am a confident self-starter, focused on goals, working collaboratively with and through the team. Capable of acquiring new and complex knowledge at a high pace, with a quick reaction on adapting the strategy of work that the environment acquires and understanding the mid to long term impact on business. A venturesome doer, capable of making decisions based on operational skill, working quarterly with external stakeholders, such as MundiMat, Eurocarp, and Decunify.

Juan Burgos Montijo

I am currently a Visual Merchandising & Retail Designer specialist with 3 years of experience in planning and implementing retail spaces and seasonal collections, working closely with floor managers and the stock control team, SSS (Sales and Supply Support) on the Phase-In_Phase-Out of items for each quarter to full store planning replacement and merchandising. I am a confident self-starter, focused on goals, working collaboratively with and through the team. Capable of acquiring new and complex knowledge at a high pace, with a quick reaction on adapting the strategy of work that the environment acquires and understanding the mid to long term impact on business. A venturesome doer, capable of making decisions based on operational skill, working quarterly with external stakeholders, such as MundiMat, Eurocarp, and Decunify.

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I am currently a Visual Merchandising & Retail Designer specialist with 3 years of experience in planning and implementing retail spaces and seasonal collections, working closely with floor managers and the stock control team, SSS (Sales and Supply Support) on the Phase-In_Phase-Out of items for each quarter to full store planning replacement and merchandising.

I am a confident self-starter, focused on goals, working collaboratively with and through the team. Capable of acquiring new and complex knowledge at a high pace, with a quick reaction on adapting the strategy of work that the environment acquires and understanding the mid to long term impact on business. A venturesome doer, capable of making decisions based on operational skill, working quarterly with external stakeholders, such as MundiMat, Eurocarp, and Decunify.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Visual Merchandiser at IKEA Alfragide
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Collaborated with floor managers across store commercial areas to uphold IKEA values and enhance the customer experience. Planned and implemented seasonal media collections and launches, supported the store in meeting goals and standards. Managed Phase_In / Phase_Out with Sales and Supply Support (SSS), coordinated merchandising schedules, storage, and layout to align inventory and logistics data. Recognized as a Top 5 IKEA Store nominee at the IKEA Store Award 2023.
After Sales / Home-Office at IKEA
May 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Remote after-sales/home-office merchandising support; contributed to process improvements and store operations during COVID-19 lockdown period.
Storyteller Artist at Various
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Created illustrated narratives for comic books and biographies for Portuguese and US markets; collaborated with publishers and clients including Jimmy Choo, Animanostra, and Tidalwave Productions; produced cover art and editorial illustrations.
Prints Designer at LIVE!
October 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Developed the first fitness prints for the premium USA market; produced prints for premium fitness collections; collaborated with product teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Surface Pattern Designer at La Playa Group
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2015
Led surface pattern design; oversaw process across departments to deliver premium beachwear prints; collaborated with Creative Director; improved techniques, methods, and logistics; in-house production since 2011; delivered high-quality textiles.
Graphic Artist at Various
January 1, 2004 - August 1, 2008
Delivered top-quality communications for national and continental clients; collaborated with agencies such as Ogilvy Ads; produced branding and advertising materials across multiple platforms.
Cartoonist at Folha de Londrina Newspaper
June 1, 2003 - August 1, 2004
Daily political cartoons, working with editors to set the right tone for the political section.

Education

BA Degree at UNOPAR University - Brazil
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Retail Design & Visual Merchandising Specialist at Vogue College of Fashion - Spain with Universidad Nebrija
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Autodesk AutoCAD for Design and Drafting - Autodesk Certified Professional
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Storytelling - Quanta Art Academy
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment