Company Description The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.
We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.
We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.
Job Description
Your assignment
- Lead, inspire and challenge the Com&In team and other functions in the store to strengthen the uniqueness and consistency of the IKEA identity in store communication.
- Lead the process of planning and implementing store communication to ensure that it conveys the benefits of the IKEA Concept, completes and enhances range presentation by using proven solutions, best practices, guidelines and national directions.
- Develop, implement and evaluate store communication strategies that support a convenient shopping experience by using the knowledge about life at home and shopping behaviour in the local market.
- Actively support in developing the department action plan with store communication initiatives that are focused on growing the business and support long-term profitability and execute agreed plans in close co-operation with other functions.
- Actively contribute in the network of store Graphic Communication Leaders and share proven solutions, best practices and guidelines with the Com&In team in the store.
- Set clear expectations and standards regarding routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other store functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of your actions on the financial results.
- Secure high standards for good visual balance and consistency, quality and simplicity, cost-efficiency and sustainability in producing and implementing all store communication.
- Keep up to date and knowledgeable about home furnishing, communication and retail design trends in order to support the Com&In Manager in facilitating workshops to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise store visitors through the IKEA visual and verbal identity.
- Secure succession planning by constantly searching for potential candidates. Keep visitors in mind and minimize disruption when working on the shop floor.
Qualifications
- Education and experience in graphic communication design, media and typography.
- Proven success in managing, inspiring, leading and developing people and creative processes.
- Experience of visually expressing a brand identity.
- Experience of working in a fast retail environment.
- Clear communication and coaching skills, i.e. the ability to explain concepts verbally and visual interpretation.
- Set and implement action plans over a number of years, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals.
- Proven ability to priorities and organised work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
- Communicate confidently and clearly in English. Experience of problem solving.
- Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and production tools.
Additional Information
Please apply by 31July2020.
