Graphic Communicator, IKEA Pasay City

Ikano; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Philippines is seeking a Store Communications Specialist to strengthen the IKEA identity in store communications by applying the visual and verbal identity across all touchpoints.

You will plan, implement and evaluate store communication strategies to support a convenient shopping experience, collaborate with the Com&In team, and stay ahead of home furnishing trends to keep presentations fresh and aligned with the IKEA concept.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a fast-paced retail environment, preferably home furnishings.
• Knowledge of trends influencing home furnishing and retail in the Philippines.
• Familiar with range presentation and store media as the IKEA way.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Flexible and hands-on with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the IKEA identity in store communications using the visual and verbal identity guidelines.
• Plan, implement and evaluate store communications to convey the benefits of the IKEA Concept.
• Collaborate with Com&In team and other functions to exploit commercial opportunities and support profitability.
• Ensure visual balance, quality, cost-efficiency and sustainability in producing store communications.
• Stay updated on home furnishing trends and translate them into inspirational store experiences.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Home furnishing trends

Store visual merchandising

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

• Use graphic communication competence to strengthen the uniqueness and consistency of the
• IKEA identity in store communication by applying the principles of IKEA visual and verbal identity;
• Actively contribute to the department action plan with initiatives that will grow the business andsupport longterm profitability and execute the agreed plans in close co-operation with otherfunctions;
• Plan, implement and evaluate store communication to ensure that it conveys the benefits of the
• IKEA Concept as well as completes and enhances range presentation by using proven solutions,best practices, guidelines and national directions;
• Actively contribute to developing, implementing and evaluating store communication strategiesthat support a convenient shopping experience by using knowledge about life at home andshopping behaviour in the local market;
• Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other functionsin the store, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of youractions on the financial results;
• Secure visual balance and consistency, quality and simplicity, cost-efficiency and sustainabilityin producing and implementing store communication;
• Stay up to date with knowledge about home furnishing, communication and retail designtrends to follow creative directions that inspire and surprise store visitors through the IKEAvisual and verbal identity;
• Keep visitors in mind and minimise disruption when working on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant work experience in a fast-paced retail environment, preferablygained from the home furnishing industry;
• Knowledgeable of trends that influence home furnishing and retailing in the Philippines;
• Familiar with range presentation & home furnishing the IKEA way (layout as a commercial tool,store media, display techniques);
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate withothers in various situations;
• Flexible and hands-on, with keen eye for detail