Job Description

Purpose of the job
To lead, develop and inspire a team of Interior Design co-workers to create relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that contribute to positioning the IKEA Brand as the leader in life at home and increase interest for home furnishing in the local market.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Lead and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers and inspire and challenge them to strengthen 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
• Lead a team of Interior Design co-workers in creating the store Showroom that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels
• 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 to support the Communication & Interior Design 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 Communication & Interior Design 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
• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE
• Significant experience of working as an interior designer and/or an interior design-based education
• Experience of working in a fast retail environment
• Experience in leading and inspiring a team
• Understand how to lead creative processes and how to build interior design competence.
• Ability to identify and combine commercial, aesthetic and practical skills and to create a trustful and creative environment.
• Good analytical and strategic skills and the ability to steer the store business over the short-, mid- and long term.
• A passion for home furnishing, design and how people live at home.
• Proven customer-focused mindset.
• Demonstrate clear communication skills
• 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
• Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad and Revit).
• You are fluent in English (additional knowledge of Italian language is preferred)

WHAT WE OFFER
Permanent contract classified at Level 2 under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for Contratto Collettivo Distribuzione Moderna Organizzata. The annual gross salary for this position starts from €37.500.
We believe in valuing everyone’s unique contribution, which is why the final compensation package will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, professional background and overall qualifications in line with internal equity principles and the specific scope of the role.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS 
Being part of the IKEA team has many benefits. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture, driven by values and your growth will be guided by structured HR processes. As part of the team you’ll have access to: 
• Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities)
• Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life.
• Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€
• Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use
• IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child)
• Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co-workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more
• Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co-workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together



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Together as a team

Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a better everyday life. With a great deal of passion, imagination and brainstorming we turn colours, textiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!



WE CARE FOR PEOPLE
At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation and ability. Our recruitment process may include recorded video interviews, digital platforms, and assessments (e.g., logical–numerical or aptitude tests). If you have a disability or any specific needs you’d like us to be aware of, please feel free to share this with us during your first contact with our recruitment team. We’ll make sure you receive the support and accessibility you need to fully engage in the process.