Interior Design Manager

Interior Design Manager"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."LocationSydney (Marsden Park)Employment typeFull Time TemporaryDepartmentInterior Design & Visual MerchandisingDeadline2024-05-29You already applied for this job.Candidate profile (title) Our team within IKEACandidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.Key responsibilities (title) What you need to knowKey responsibilities (text) Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• 5 weeks' Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

• This role is Temporary (until February 2025) Full-time, 76 hrs/fortnight.
• Availability requirements for this role are Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm (and occasional night or weekend shifts as per business needs).
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for the final candidate.
• If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a National Police Check

Team vision ( title) About this work areaTeam vision (text) As Interior Design Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to;

• 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.
• 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 captivate 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 coaching and mentoring your team through set reviews and on the job conversations.
• Actively cooperate with all key stakeholders within commercial and beyond and be responsible for adapting Interior Design solutions for market specific needs to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Let's connect Who you areLet´s connect As an Interior Design Manager, you are/you have:

• An inspiring and motivating leader who is passionate about of home furnishing and people's everyday lives at home, able to reflect the IKEA identity and create visual impact in all commercial, sales support and co-worker areas.
• Adaptable to change and embrace challenges, together with your team you are willing to further strengthen the IKEA brand and exceed the expectations of our customers.
• Managerial experience in Interior Design or visual merchandising leading people and projects in a retail environment or home furnishing sector is preferred but not essential.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work innovatively and collaboratively with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effectively communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• Clear technical strengths, with experience working with graphic design software and production tools including InDesign, Revit, Illustrator and/or Photoshop.

Local section (title) We need people like youLocal section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!Why you will love usFrom the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!