Imagine working for IKEA, one of the world’s most popular furniture retailers, without ever having to step foot in a physical store. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, that dream will soon become reality with IKEA’s latest venture on Roblox. If you’re looking for a unique and exciting opportunity to earn some extra cash, keep reading to learn more about IKEA’s paid work on Roblox and how much you could earn.
What is IKEA’s Roblox store?
IKEA’s virtual store on Roblox is the center of The Co-Worker Game, an online immersive experience launching on the popular gaming platform on June 24, 2024.
Developed by The Gang, a Swedish game design company, The Co-Worker Game gives players the opportunity to experience IKEA’s unique approach to careers where non-linear career journeys are the norm and lateral moves across departments are commonplace.
Gamers can venture to IKEA’s famous Swedish Food Market and Bistro and serve up endless amounts of meatballs or stop over at the various showrooms and use famous IKEA products to organize the space, all with the chance to win exclusive IKEA UGCs.
But what makes it special from other immersive experiences out there is that the virtual store offers a limited number of paid, virtual co-worker roles in the game.
“We’re excited to be the first brand to launch paid work on Roblox to showcase how we do careers differently, bringing our unique careers philosophy to life,” Darren Taylor, Country People and Culture Manager at IKEA UK and Ireland, said in a press release. “At IKEA, there is no set route to career progression. Our co-workers are able to change roles, switch departments, and grow in any direction they choose, both in the game or in the real world. There are many ways to learn and grow at IKEA, and that’s what IKEA on Roblox is all about.”
How to apply for IKEA’s Roblox store
Applications for roles in IKEA’s Roblox Store opened on Monday, June 3, and will close on Sunday, June 16, with paid shifts for 10 new co-workers up for grabs. Unfortunately, these paid roles are only open to candidates who are over 18 and live in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
The recruitment process includes a questionnaire and will require an updated CV. Videos can also be submitted. If successful, applicants will be invited to a digital interview, which will take place between Thursday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 18.
How much does the job in IKEA’s Roblox store pay?
Successful applicants will be paid £13.15 ($16.80) per hour, the IKEA hourly rate of pay for a London co-worker. As a Living Wage Foundation employer, IKEA’s rate of pay is aligned with the foundation’s real living wage.
In addition to getting paid, successful applicants will be able to flex their skills, help customers, and get promoted to move departments, just like in the real world.