WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
- Extensive experience of working in a design-orientated role (interior design, graphic design, visual merchandising and/or store planning).
- Possess a design-based education.
- Experienced in managing, inspiring, leading and developing people and creative processes in a changing environment.
- Experienced in visually expressing the brand identity of a company.
- Visual competence, including a keen eye for aesthetics.
- Proven customer-focused mindset.
- Demonstrate clear communication and coaching 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.
- Proven 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.
- Experience of problem solving.
- Fluency in both Italian & English.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
- Coach and manage my team inspiring and challenge them to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation, home furnishing solutions and store communication in the Store.
- Gathering and translating knowledge of people's needs and dreams in the local market into relevant and inspiring range presentation solutions that support a convenient shopping experience and reflect the local needs of life at home.
- Coach and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers in creating the XS Store Showroom matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels that create a good tempo with distinct visual impressions and Range presentation solutions.
- Keep up to date and knowledgeable about retailing, home furnishing and trends and retail design in order to support the Commercial manager to facilitate workshops that generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.
- Actively support in the development of the department action plan with interior design initiatives and using layout as a commercial tool as weel as range presentation and vitality initiatives.
- Supporting long-term profitability, execute agreed plans together with the Com&In team and my functions.
OUR TEAM WITHIN IKEA
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, têxtiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!