The Graphic Designer Group Leader at IKEA is responsible for securing graphic standards within the store in alignment with IKEA manuals. This role involves setting communication goals, leading sustainability initiatives, and ensuring all graphical elements support the brand's visual identity and pricing strategies. The leader will manage project planning and execution, maintain tool and material supplies with an environmental focus, and uphold operational standards by collaborating with associated teams like Visual Merchandising and Interior Design. A significant focus is placed on team development, safety training, succession planning, and employee engagement to drive store performance.

What You Will Do:

Commercial

• Set goals for store communication in collaboration with Com&In manager according to business calendar.
• Act as custodian for sustainability, customer guidance, and shopping methods in the store.
• Plan, implement, and follow up on all store projects based on Com&In team work briefs.
• Deliver high-quality graphic solutions throughout the store.
• Ensure graphic communication aligns with IKEA visual identity, trademark, and pricing guidelines according to manuals.
• Maintain expertise in software and hardware utilized for graphic communication production.
• Ensure tools and materials are supplied with environmental awareness.

Operational

• Participate in other store projects such as rebuilding business areas based on feedback and performance metrics.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers and Interior Designers with store projects and activities as needed.

People Management & Development

• Create plans and goals to enhance team competency and foster a strong team environment.
• Ensure graphic designers receive necessary training in safety and security to prevent equipment-related accidents.
• Ensure graphic designers are trained and developed for store performance and succession planning.
• Participate in recruiting graphic designers and promptly fill vacancies with qualified candidates.
• Achieve positive results in employee surveys and address areas of dissatisfaction.
• Mentor one graphic designer to become a successor.