Art Director - IKEA Marketing & Communication AB

Art Director - IKEA Marketing & Communication

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people.

We plan and produce inspiring content that enables our retail markets to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home. We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.

The core of our offer is the common content made available to IKEA retailers around the globe. In addition, we offer packages and on-request support to meet the needs of our markets. IKEA Marketing & Communication also develops the common marketing agenda for IKEA, leading in marketing and communication topics and contributing to our business strategies.

Our culture and values guide us in everything we do. We become better as a team by building on our strengths and differences. Together, we strive for an inclusive work environment where we all feel safe, welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated for who we are and what we contribute with.

This is the place where you can inspire billions of people around the world. Are you ready to make a better everyday life for the many people? We want to hear from you!

We are now looking for an Art Director to IMC IKEA Marketing & Communication Team in Älmhult.

This assignment is all about bringing together creativity, storytelling, and technology to create outstanding communication that consistently engages our target audiences and helps IKEA achieve its business goals while building on our strong brand identity.

It's about sparking interest in home furnishing, building a strong brand position, and increasing visitation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and research the assignment while working closely in a creative team that includes other competences like creative directors, copywriters, interior designers, graphic designers, photographers, 3D artists, and others.

Within your assignment you will also:

• Create stories and communication concepts according to IKEA positioning and communication strategies, tone of voice, smart production methods and up-to-date consumer insights.
• Explore possibilities/limitations to reach relevant target audiences in all media and platforms (social media, motion, web, exhibition & events etc.)
• Utilize your creative problem-solving abilities in all aspects of our work.
• Execute communication ideas together with the rest of the creative team and oversee production.
• Develop visually strong deliverables
• Pitch your concepts to a wide range of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain good relationships and excellent collaboration with all team members and stakeholders.

You excel at turning strategies into creative concepts. Collaborating at all levels of an organization, you confidently present and pitch your ideas while working closely with internal partners. Your listening skills are top-notch, and you're always open to exploring new approaches. No assignment is too big or too small for you to tackle.

As a strategic thinker, you're self-motivated, adaptable, bold and passionate about communication and collaboration. You fearlessly bring innovative ideas to the table, constantly asking "what if?". You understand the importance of a strong and consistent brand experience. You prioritize deadlines but are always ready to lend a helping hand.

Your curiosity knows no bounds, and you're passionate about understanding people's lives at home and have an interest in home furnishing. You’re driven by growth, learning, and sharing knowledge. Being constantly in tune with the latest design, retail, and digital trends, you have a deep interest in consumer behavior and the ever-changing social and cultural landscape.

You also need to have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience – education and/or working experience in art direction, visual communication or equivalent, in an international setting.
• Experience in successfully leading a creative team from concept development to delivery, across a multitude of media. Shown in personal portfolio.
• Ability to embrace and develop a strong brand identity.
• Experience in working with a diverse range of media and channels, including digital platforms, integrated campaigns, and social media.
• Up-to-date knowledge of today’s multi-channel landscape, market and industry.
• Experience in several production methods including studio production, computer-generated imagery (CG), 3D animation, and motion media.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage your own workload.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Confident and effective at pitching ideas in English.
• Good knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite and collaborative tools (i.e. Miro, Microsoft teams, Microsoft witeboards, etc...)
• Experience in creating concepts for social media, motion media and working on both large and small productions is highly valued.
• Prior experience in a large retail company is a plus.

Want to make the world a little better with us? Then we want to hear from you!

Does this sound like your next challenge?

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions – in English, no later than September 24th. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:

• What do you think you would bring to this role and makes you an ideal candidate?
• What inspired you to apply for this position, and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role?

If you have any questions about the job or the process you can reach out to Jonas Levin, Recruiter at [email protected]

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. We will first consider co-workers employed at Inter IKEA Group impacted by organizational changes.