Concept Description Specialist
Concept Description Specialist
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At IKEA we do things a little different. We think differently act differently and work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like musicplaying lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plantballs that help us look after our planet. Its all part of our vision to create a better everyday life for the many. And its been keeping our coworkers going for over 75 years. By 2030 we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us
About the area
Core Business Retail Concept is assigned to protect expand and develop the IKEA Concept and the IKEA Brand in existing and new markets globally. This includes sharing IKEA knowledge and learning across the entire franchise system.
Within Retail Concept the Concept Description team has the core responsibility to describe the IKEA Concept and keep it uptodate relevant and accessible for all 220000 IKEA coworkers. We do this to enable coworkers to understand and successfully implement the IKEA Concept consistently across all IKEA customer meeting points (stores and digital touchpoints) in all IKEA markets.
Were looking at new ways of producing sharing and boosting content. This requires us to develop our content offer and next level experiences which we can scale effectively.
About the job
As a Concept Description Specialist you are responsible for leading content owners through our processes to deliver uptodate easily accessible and highquality IKEA Concept content which has impact across IKEA. You will define and develop content topics in collaboration with partners and in line with our conceptual framework. You will build and maintain strong working relationships across IKEA organisations.
Together with colleagues in the team and related partners you will contribute to developing and designing the future content experience.
About you
You have five plus years of retail experience and a good understanding of retail concept. Youre a selfstarter who can lead and cocreate with others and work independently to develop great content experiences. You have excellent communication skills with the ability to create engagement and make complex tasks understood and actionable. You have knowledge and experience of working with insights and can put them to practical use.
To be successful in this role the following knowledge skills and experiences would be valuable:
- You have experience in leading processes and activities end to end.
- Ability to lead inspire and cocreate with others.
- Excellent at building networks and relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- Indepth understanding and experience of working with retail concepts and changing customer needs.
- Knowledge of digital content development processes.
- An awareness and understanding of how AI can assist with the development/production of content.
- Independent selfmotivated and a strong team player whos also capable of flying solo.
- Confident in leading workshops and training sessions.
- Advanced English proficiency both written and spoken.
We are looking for people with passion knowledge and skills to get things done. If you want to be a part of bringing the IKEA Concept to life for our many coworkers around the world were interested in you.
Additional Information :
This role is fulltime (40hours per week) and based in Malm Sweden or Delft the role sits in the Concept Description assignment based in Retail Experience Core Business Retail Concept and is reporting to Concept Description Manager Timothy Hoad.
Please send us your CV and letter of motivation (in English) by the 28th of May 2025 and tell us why you would be a good match for this position.
At IKEA we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. Youre welcome no matter where you come from what you believe and what you look like. We dont even care how you have furnished your home. Were interested in you simply because youre you. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that peoples different perspectives backgrounds and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA were all on the same project.
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process just let us know.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
