工作機會

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US

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

• You have  5-7 years of work experience in interior design in a retail environment
• You have managerial experience of leading co-workers
• You have experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad, SketchUp, Revit)
• You have an interior design-based education
• You are proven success in leading creative processes and creating a trustful environment
• You have visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics
• You have a passion for home furnishing, design and how people live at home
• You have proven customer-focused mindset
• You 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
• You have 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
• You have good communication skills in English
• You have problem solving skills
• You are computer proficient with knowledge

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 Communication & Interior Design 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 Communication & Interior Design 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 Communication & Interior Design 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
• Actively contribute in the national Interior Design Managers network and share national directions and global tools with the Interior Design co-workers in the stores

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

To inspire and surprise visitors by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer with strong visual impressions that exceed visitors’ expectations. This will strengthen the IKEA Brand and convert more visitors into customers

STAFF BENEFITS

Annual Fixed Bonus, Discretionary Bonus, 17 days Public Holiday, Paid Leave (Paid Annual Leave, 14 weeks Maternity Leave, 5 days Paternity Leave, 1 week Marriage Leave), Employee Medical Coverage, Non-Contributory Retirement Plan, Staff Purchase Discount, Birthday Coupon, Referral Bonus, Excellent Career Path

Personal data collected will be kept and handled confidentially by authorized personnel for recruitment purposes only. It might also be disclosed to our subsidiaries, associates and agencies authorized to process the information for appointment. The Company will retain the applications of candidates not selected for a maximum period of 24 months after the selection process is finalized. Our Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS) is available at our career site and can be provided upon request by contacting our Human Resources Department. Applicants not heard from us within six weeks may consider their applications filed for future reference.