Interior Design Group Leader

ASSIGNMENT:

Lead and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers and inspire and challenge them to strenghten the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions in room settings, homes, vignettes and sales support areas. Be responsible for gathering and translating insights from home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed customer expectations and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way. Lead a team of Interior Design co-workers in creating the store Showroom matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels that create a good tempo with distinct visual impressions. Secure that interior designers execute home furnishing solutions with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency using global tools and best practices. Maintain deep and up-to-date knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends in order to support the Com&In manager to facilitate workshops that generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with strong visual impressions. Actively support in the development of the department action plan with interior design initiatives that are focused on growing the business and support long-term profitability and execute agreed plans together with the Com&In team and other functions. Be responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers and secure successor planning by constantly searching for potential candidates. Act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and ensure the Interior Design co-workers understand the impact of Com&In actions on the financial results. Ensure the team always keep visitors in mind, disruption is minimised and communicate changes when working on the shop floor.

Actively contribute in the national Interior Design Managers network and share national directions and global tools with the Interior Design co-workers in the stores.

ESSENTIAL FOR PARTICULAR JOB:

Significant experience of working as an interior designer. Possess an interior design-based education. Proven success in leading creative processes and creating a trustful environment. Visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics. A passion for home furnishing, design and how people live at home. Experience of working in a fast retail environment. Proven customer-focused mindset. Demonstrate clear communication skills, i.e. the ability to explain verbally concepts and visual interpretation. Set and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals. Ability to prioritise and organise work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available and meet agreed goals and deadlines. Good communication skills in English. Experience of problem solving. Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad).