Store Communication & Interior Design Manager

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Job ID: 260202

Date posted: 12/10/2024

IKEA Leeds are currently seeking a dynamic Communication and Interior Design Manager.

Are you a creative and strategic thinker with the ambition of delivering a new outstanding experience, as well as inspiring and surprising visitors through an exceptional visual impression?

WHAT WE OFFER
• This role offers a salary starting from £41,500 per annum, final salary offer will be made based on skills and experience.
• Living Wage Foundation Employer
• 39 hours per week over 5 days , including late evenings and alternate weekends.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Lead and inspire the store Communication and Interior Design team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people's life at home to grow the business.
• Be Partner of the Store Management Team to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing for all co-workers in the store.
• Be the creative leader by initiating and facilitating workshops to generate creative directions, able to follow and anticipate the consumer trends.
• Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the store management team.
• Contribute with knowledge of people's Life at Home and consumer shopping behavior in the creation and implementation of the store business plan.
• Lead and challenge the Communication and Interior Design team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short and long term.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• You have experience in working in a design-orientated role, managing, inspiring, leading and developing people and creative processes, visual competence, including a keen eye for aesthetics.
• You have the ability to work in a fast-paced, future-oriented environment developing people and growing personal competence.
• You prioritise the work to meet the needs and expectations of store visitors and minimise disruption when working on the shop floor.
• You have knowledge in design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• You have the ability to express ideas and opinions effectively through excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build effective relationships across all levels.
• You are curious, innovative, and driven by a desire to do things differently.
• You have an exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges inherent to the retail industry.
• You are passionate about people with the ability to lead, support and develop in a high performing environment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To enable us to get to know you in the best way, we ask that you please include an up-to-date version of your CV with a cover letter.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the hiring team.

If you have any questions regarding the role or around the recruitment process, please contact emma.jones4@ingka.ikea.com.