Graphic Communication Leader

Job Description

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world. We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion. We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing. We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential. Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards: Leave entitlements – 5 weeks Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support 15% Co-worker discount Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant Co-worker uniform provided Free Co-worker parking Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand) Bonus programme (where eligible) Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible) Additional information: This role is Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/ week Applications close Friday 21 March 2025 You must have the availability to work Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm and availability to work 1 in 3 weekends (occasional early starts and public holiday work may be required) As part of the recruitment process this role requires an assessment for final candidates. ABOUT THIS WORK AREA As Graphic Communication Leader your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Contributing to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market. Taking a leading role in overseeing the complete range of customer store communication. Applying your extensive knowledge and understanding of people’s life at home and their buying behaviour to improve graphic communication inside and outside the IKEA store to facilitate the buying process. Ensuring IKEA graphic communication is clear, consistent, understandable, uncluttered, and correctly placed. Using your graphic design skills, the IKEA Concept and IKEA visual and copy identity to create and implement graphic solutions that support commercial priorities and our visual uniqueness. 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. Comfortable with the dynamic between hands on work and strategic implementation. As Graphic Communication Leader you are/have: A deep passion, curiosity, energy and understanding of home furnishing and people’s everyday lives at home. Ideally have previous leadership experience working in a graphic communications team within IKEA, an advertising agency or design studio. Able to incorporate creative and commercial visual competence with a keen eye and appreciation of aesthetics in graphic design. Clear technical strengths, with experience working with graphic design software and production tools including InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop. Experience in using motion design software such as After Effects is highly favorable. A motivational leader who can engage people fully to reach set goals and generate growth and long-term profitability. Confident in communicating, influencing, and coaching others and continually seek new opportunities to improve the way we work, and encourage your team to do so. Comfortable completing physical tasks such as lifting, installing lighting and working from heights. We need people like you At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us! #J-18808-Ljbffr