Art Director - IKEA Marketing & Communication AB

Job Description 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