Film and Photo Team Leader

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 Film & Photo Team Leader 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
You have extensive knowledge of the photo and film production process and good knowledge of how to lead production by defining, planning, executing and communicating with relevant stakeholders.
You are an experienced leader and at the same time a team player with a positive can-do attitude. You have conceptual and creative skills as well as a business and results-oriented side with a strong commercial drive. 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:
• 5+ years’ experience working with film- and/or photo production
• Experience leading and developing creative competences
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment with tight deadlines
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Flexible to travel to location as required of the job
• Preferred: Knowledge of IKEA brand, our Tone of Voice, culture, and values


A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US
You’re leading and coaching team members with the roles as Digital Producers (film), Post production, Photographer, Set Designer, Producer and Production lead. A brilliant and friendly team that supports and creates both internal and external communication.
This means that you should feel confident with managerial tasks like encourage development, handle succession and secure a high-performing team. You'll work in close collaboration with other team leaders within the Creative Studio, as well as with other stakeholders within the organisation, all to secure consistency in deliveries and ways of working.
Some of your main responsibilities also include:
• Lead the planning process for the team, managing priorities and acting as the first point of contact for business requests to secure a balanced workload
• Support that the team delivers high level quality productions on time, monitoring performance and taking actions to ensure the achievement of team goals
• Lead and execute film and photo productions in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Provide hands-on support and actively contribute on productions, where needed
• Create and maintain relationships with external consultants, managing the opportunities for collaboration and streamlining their use to optimize existing resources
• Analyse the impact of created content, follow up on results, and transform insights into creative ideas and opportunities for the IKEA brand.
• Actively work in collaboration with team members, creatives within other functions as well as 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 6th of October 2022.