Art Director

What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better for people all around the world?
The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA. We’re constantly searching to find new ways to inspire people with ideas and solutions that let them live the life they want.
If you enjoy taking personal initiative and exceeding goals and if you are motivated to work in an agile way, with a desire to learn new things and don´t fear navigating in the unknown? Then keep reading, this might be the perfect role for you.
We're searching for senior-level Art Directors to join the all-new department – The Content Factory. If you're the right person for the job, you'll become part of the Creative Studio, a diverse team of around 35 passionate doers, idea makers and creative thinkers from around the globe. A team that has the creative muscles and the internal backing to build new, wild, unexpected and beautiful solutions. Always with the intention to be relevant and to find answers to everyday problems in people’s lives, for society and the planet.


WHO YOU ARE
What we're looking for are Art Directors with solid experiences in coming up with conceptual ideas. But it's equally important that you're a hands-on kind of person who loves to bring your ideas to life and knows how to collaborate. If this sounds like you we should definitely talk. And hopefully you could become part of this bunch of people-centred creatives, who like to make great stuff but leave our egos at the door.
Further, what you need:
• Proven advanced training in creative development within communication, marketing, design and/or equivalent
• 5+ years agency experience as an Art Director, preferable for global clients
• Demonstrable art direction skills with a strong portfolio
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Preferred: Knowledge of IKEA brand, culture, and values

A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US
As an Art Director in the Content Factory, you'll be responsible for creating ideas, visuals, and insight driven concepts from the first idea to completion.
You'll lead and develop best practices and keep track of current global trends that'll drive our business priorities and keep IKEA at the forefront. A job in the Content Factory means working both independently and interdependently with creative networks and cross functions. In this team, you'll be part of a group creating creative solutions that represent the IKEA brand and our values. Solutions that will be great examples of IKEA tone of voice.
Some of your main responsibilities also include:
· Support that the team delivers high-level quality campaigns and assets.
· Explore possibilities/limitations to reach relevant target audiences in all media platforms (Web, Mobile, Print, Film, Social Media, Store, Exhibition & events etc)
· Develop and execute ideas to be visualised through both external and internal communications
· Attracted to details and trends, but also know how to handle different stakeholders and build bridges between the expectation and the solution.
· Create and maintain relationships with external consultants, managing the opportunities for collaboration and streamlining their use to optimise existing resources.
· Be the creative lead on big shoots and productions
· Analyse the impact of created content, follow up on results, and transform insights into creative ideas and opportunities for the IKEA brand.
· Actively work with the team members, and creatives within other functions, and in good collaboration with other IKEA businesses, to create synergies and facilitate the achievement of common goals.
This role is a permanent position and will be located in Malmö, Sweden.


WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT HERE
This is a place where you can focus on doing your best work. There are no dress codes or closed offices. No day is ever the same. All ideas are welcome. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed, and failures are seen as a way of learning. When you enter the building, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world.

QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET’S CONNECT!
If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact the Recruiter, Julia Schnittger at julia.schnittger@ingka.ikea.com.
We look forward to receiving your application in English until 19th of November 2022.