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IKEA

Sep 18

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Edmonton

Requirements

  • You are an inspiring and motivating leader who is passionate about fashion, design and home furnishing trends, able to reflect the IKEA identity and create visual impact in all commercial, sales support and co-worker areas.
  • You love challenges and together with your team you are willing to further strengthen the IKEA brand and exceed the expectations of our customers.
  • You have at least 5 years of managerial experience in Interior Design or visual merchandising in a retail environment preferably home furnishing sector.
  • You have a broad knowledge of trends that influence home furnishing, retail design and communication to gain insight to a more appealing products’ presentation for customers as well as of how to steer the customers to the right product or service for their needs.
  • You are capable to lead while communicating in an inspirational way with IKEA tone of voice combined with a strong aptitude to share creative ideas, concepts and solutions.
  • You can apply abstract design concepts and guidelines to develop inspiring home furnishing ideas creating vitality throughout the store.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for translating customers’ insights into relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed all customers’ expectations and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way.
  • Maintain deep and up-to-date knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends to implement high-quality, simple, cost-effective and efficient furnishing solutions.
  • Actively support in the development of the department’s action plan with interior design initiatives that are focused on business growth and long-term profitability.
  • Ensure that the team constantly keeps customers in mind, minimizes any inconvenience and communicates necessary information that will stimulate life at home interest and drive the home furnishing movement.
  • Actively cooperate with all key stakeholders within commercial and beyond and be responsible for adapting interior design solutions for market and unit specific needs to create a better everyday life for the many people.
  • Lead and manage the interior design team through planning, coaching and coordinating interior design activities in order to create the store showroom matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels that provide distinctive visual impressions.

FAQs

What qualifications are needed for the Interior Design Manager position?

The position requires at least 5 years of managerial experience in Interior Design or visual merchandising, preferably in the home furnishing sector.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include leadership, knowledge of home furnishing trends, communication in an inspirational manner, and the ability to apply abstract design concepts.

What will my day-to-day responsibilities include?

Your responsibilities will include translating customer insights into functional and aesthetic home furnishing solutions, maintaining knowledge about trends, supporting the development of action plans, and managing the interior design team.

Is there a focus on professional development within the company?

Yes, IKEA focuses on co-worker development and creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates uniqueness.

What are the benefits offered to employees?

Employees receive wellness days, extended health coverage, RRSP matching, eligibility for an annual bonus plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and discounts, among others.

What is the starting salary for this position?

The starting salary for the Interior Design Manager position is $55,000.

Is experience in retail important for the Interior Design Manager role?

Yes, experience in a retail environment, particularly in home furnishing, is preferred for this role.

Are there any requirements related to background checks?

Yes, this position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check.

Does IKEA offer parental leave?

Yes, IKEA offers parental leave as part of their comprehensive benefits package.

How does IKEA define the overall team culture?

The team culture at IKEA is characterized by collaboration, passion for communication, and a commitment to building the brand while inspiring and engaging co-workers.

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IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1943
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business is operated through a franchise system. Today, 12 different groups of companies market and sell the IKEA product range under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Any jobs published on this page are offered by different companies operating under the IKEA Trademark. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943.

Culture & Values

  • Togetherness

    Togetherness is at the heart of the IKEA culture. We are strongest when we trust each other, pull in the same direction and have fun together.

  • Caring for people and planet

    We want to be a force for positive change. We have the possibility to make a significant and lasting impact — today and for the generations to come.

  • Cost-consciousness

    As many people as possible should be able to afford a beautiful and functional home. We constantly challenge ourselves and others to make more from less without compromising on quality.

  • Simplicity

    A simple, straightforward and down-to-earth way of being is part of our Smålandic heritage. It is about being ourselves and staying close to reality. We are informal, pragmatic and see bureaucracy as our biggest enemy.

  • Renew and improve

    We are constantly looking for new and better ways forward. Whatever we are doing today, we can do better tomorrow. Finding solutions to almost impossible challenges is part of our success and a source of inspiration to move on to the next challenge.

  • Different with a meaning

    We are not like other companies and we don’t want to be. We like to question existing solutions, think in unconventional ways, experiment and dare to make mistakes - always for a good reason.

  • Give and take responsibility

    We believe in empowering people. Giving and taking responsibility are ways to grow and develop as individuals. Trusting each other, being positive and forward-looking inspires everyone to contribute to development.

  • Lead by example

    We see leadership as an action, not a position. We look for people’s values before competence and experience. People who ‘walk the talk’ and lead by example. It is about being our best self and bringing out the best in each other.

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