We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. How we realize this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values guide our work and build our inclusive, open and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. We work hard, but we have fun doing it. We’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

• Significant experience of working as an interior designer. Possess an interior design-based education.
• Proven success in leading creative processes and creating a trustful environment. Visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics.
• A passion for home furnishing, design and how people live at home. Experience of working in a fast retail environment.
• Proven customer-focused mindset.
• Demonstrate clear communication skills, i.e. the ability to explain verbally concepts and visual interpretation. Set and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
• Good communication skills in English. Experience of problem solving.
• Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad, SketchUp, Revit).

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Lead and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers and inspire and challenge them to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions in room settings, homes, vignettes and sales support areas.
• Be responsible for gathering and translating insights from home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed customer expectations and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way.
• Lead a team of Interior Design co-workers in creating the store Showroom matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels (with market relevant solutions) that create a good tempo with distinct visual impressions.
• Secure that interior designers execute home furnishing (and market relevant) solutions with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency using global tools and best practices.
• Maintain deep and up-to-date knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends in order to support the Com&In manager to facilitate workshops that generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with strong visual impressions.
• Actively support in the development of the department action plan with interior design initiatives that are focused on growing the business and support long-term profitability and execute agreed plans together with the Com&In team and other functions.
• Be responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers and secure successor planning by constantly searching for potential candidates.
• Act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and ensure the Interior Design co-workers understand the impact of Com&In actions on the financial results.
• Ensure the team always keep visitors in mind, disruption is minimised and communicate changes when working on the shop floor.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

To lead, develop and inspire a team of Interior Design co-workers to create relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that contribute to positioning the IKEA Brand as the leader in life at home and increase interest for home furnishing in the local market.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

44 work hours per week, 5 working days per week, Annual Fixed Bonus, Public Holiday, Paid Leave (e.g. 12 to 18 days Annual Leave, 14 weeks Maternity Leave, 5 days Paternity Leave, 1 week Marriage Leave), Employee Medical Coverage, Staff Purchase Discount, Birthday Coupon, Healthy Staff Meal, Excellent Career Path, Multinational Working Environment

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