Creative Lead at ARKET

Company Description
ARKET is a contemporary lifestyle brand, providing a diverse range of products for individuals and homes. This includes fashion for men, women, and children, as well as functional home items, all accompanied by a Nordic vegetarian café. With a growing presence in Europe and Asia, ARKET currently employs over 1,000 dedicated professionals, both online and in physical stores.
At ARKET, we see our employees as brand ambassadors who play a pivotal role in driving our company's continued growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, offering great challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development.
With a strong customer-centric approach, we value expertise and fashion knowledge, and we actively promote collaboration and teamwork. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do and are an integral part of our work culture.



Job Description
Are you a Creative Visionary with a keen sense of style and a commitment to sustainability? ARKET welcomes you to join us on a distinctive journey as our Creative Lead. In this role, you will shape a unique retail narrative, blending sustainable practices with ARKET's distinct brand identity. It is not just about design; it is about shaping the future of retail.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish the creative direction for ARKET's brand identity in stores through cross-functional collaboration.
Develop immersive store concepts that encapsulate our brand essence, operational goals, and sales aspirations.
Lead the entire process from concept creation to precise execution, ensuring the creation of compelling retail spaces, supported by thorough design documentation.
Define project parameters, timelines, and stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless execution.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of ARKET's concept, from furnishings to function, assortment to materials.
Ensure that each store layout embodies ARKET's essence, optimizing commercial appeal and customer experience.
Scrutinize technical drawings from consultants and suppliers, ensuring alignment with brand-specific requirements.
Continuously enhance the customer experience, evolving the concept to align with customer needs, budget considerations, and sustainability objectives.
Proactively oversee and update brand manuals and project documentation.
Facilitate cross-functional communication, keeping the team and other brand departments informed, promoting collaboration.
Stay abreast of retail and design trends, as well as emerging construction materials and architectural solutions.
Uphold a customer-centric approach and serve as a brand ambassador in all interactions.

Leadership responsibilities:
Provide guidance and support for store and development projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design outcomes.
Share knowledge and contribute to team development.
Maintain an awareness of ongoing store-related projects across departments, offering design direction and input as needed.
Foster collaborative relationships both internally and externally.

Qualifications
Critical Competencies:
Experience in steering creative work and collaborating with creative teams.
Deep understanding of ARKET's brand essence.
Degree in architecture or interior design.
A track record of crafting retail experiences, furniture designs, and brand development.
Project management expertise, making ideas a reality.
Proficiency in CAD, Adobe's creative suite, and Microsoft Office.
Communication and leadership skills that inspire action.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

General Competencies:
Visionary and innovative thinking.
Strategic planning and adaptability.
Strong communication skills.
Organizational abilities.
Proactivity and solution-oriented mindset.
Teamwork and ownership.
Effective prioritization and diligence.

Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position located in Stockholm, reporting to Elin Linder. If you feel that your experience, skills, and ambitions are right for this role, please send your resume in English (no need for cover letter) and examples from your portfolio. Last date of application is 19th November 2023.
We offer a work environment where culture and values play a big part in everything we do. We have a flexible attitude and value an entrepreneurial spirit. We want every employee to take ownership of the ARKET’s success and believe that a fun working place generates great results.
We look forward to receiving your application!
H&M Group is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, or age.