Graphic Communication Leader

IKEA; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major home furnishings retailer in Bletchley seeks a Graphic Communication Leader to oversee in-store graphic communication. This role involves leading the graphic team, ensuring effective signage, and implementing creative strategies to enhance the customer experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in graphic design, strong leadership skills, and a passion for home furnishing design. A competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts, are offered. Apply now to help inspire customers with your innovative ideas.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Free healthy meal options

Enhanced statutory pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design and media.
• Leadership experience in a retail environment.
• Excitement about home furnishings and design.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks efficiently.
• Hands-on approach with tools and comfort working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the store team in graphic communication.
• Ensure visual balance and consistency in store communication.
• Develop and evaluate communication strategies.
• Set clear expectations and act on commercial opportunities.

Skills

Graphic design software

Leadership

Graphic communication

Clear communication skills

Ability to prioritize work

Education

Education in graphic communication design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

IKEA Milton Keynes are looking to welcome a Graphic Communication Leader. A Graphic Leader at IKEA leads the in-store graphic communication, ensuring clear signage, strong visual storytelling, and consistent use of the IKEA brand to help customers navigate, understand products, and feel inspired, while managing and developing the graphic team.

What we offer

• The Start Date of employment will be: 27th February
• Starting salary of £31,130 based on competence and experience.
• 39 hours working 5 days over 7; start times between 6:30am and 7:30am and you will work every second weekend.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Working with us has its rewards

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family’s everyday needs.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal options every shift, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks, desserts, etc. A fully-stocked co-worker restaurant, saving you money and providing you with convenience.

…as well so much more! Full Benefit List https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

What you’ll need to have

• Education and experience in graphic communication design, media and typography. Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and production tools.
• Leadership experience in a retail environment inspiring, leading and developing people in a creative process, with a customer focused mindset.
• You are excited about home furnishings, design and how people live, and have the ability to generate new ideas to inspire our customers.
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
• Clear communication and coaching skills with the ability to explain concepts verbally and with visual interpretation.
• You have a hands-on approach, feeling at ease working with various hand tools and comfortable working at heights.

What you’ll be doing day to day

• Lead, inspire and challenge the store team to strengthen the uniqueness and consistency of the IKEA identity in store communication.
• Secure high standards for good visual balance and consistency, quality and simplicity, cost-efficiency and sustainability in producing and implementing all store communication.
• Develop, implement and evaluate store communication strategies by using the knowledge about life at home and shopping behaviour in the local market. Generate creative directions that inspire and surprise store visitors through the IKEA visual and verbal identity.
• Set clear expectations and standards regarding routines and responsibilities, work together with the store team to act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of your actions on the financial results.

We care for the people

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

Recruitment process information

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV, Cover letter & portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a virtual interview.
• If successful at first stage interview candidates will be required to complete pre-work and come into store to present this.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!