Assignment Development Leader - IKEA Marketing & Communication

  • Full-time

Company Description

What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better? 

The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA.We’re constantly searching to find new ways to be better. We use insights from real life at home all over the world, learning about the needs and dreams of people. We use our home furnishing knowledge to help inspire people with ideas and solutions that will help them live the life they want. 

At IKEA Marketing & Communication, we’re people-centric, have a passion for making great stuff, and we aim to be the best communication partner for the whole of IKEA. We work closely and together with our colleagues across IKEA, creating state-of-the-art communication at the lowest price. Located in Älmhult, Sweden, we’re a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Because in order to make things better for the many, we want to involve people from all parts of the world. Nonetheless, we never forget our Swedish heritage that forms the backbone of who we are today. 

We’re on the lookout for passionate doers, idea makers, creative thinkers - people who want to find answers to everyday problems in people’s lives, for society and the planet. 

Job Description

We’re now looking for an Assignment Development Leader for Product Pictures & Films, who will drive, develop and implement innovative solutions and workflows to support and enhance creation and delivery of product pictures and films and other communication within IKEA Marketing & Communication
As an Assignment Development Leader you will:

  • Lead the development, implementation and documentation of innovative solutions and workflows aiming to enable sustainable and efficient production processes and scalability.
  • Create and secure the scope of projects, plan, budget, quotations and required resources are clearly defined, clarified and communicated.
  • Lead negotiate and coordinate developments with all stakeholders connected to the specific assignments.
  • Be a change driver for developing the business & people agenda by identifying and sharing possible future competence or business needs.
  • Secure new opportunities, partnerships, potential innovations, process integrations and/or digital transformations that create long-term value for IKEA Marketing & Communication and further strengthen its value proposition with our business stakeholders, partners and custom

Qualifications

As a Assignment Development Leader you have a passion developing pipelines with the latest technology. You are goal and delivery oriented, are creative and operate with excellence. You are constantly working to develop and maximize business performance and output. You are passionate about working in a fast-paced and future-oriented environment based in an environment of a strong culture and values.
Furthermore you have experience in:

  • Developing and implementing of digital projects ideally within global scalable communication solutions with use of automation.
  • Change management.
  • Risk analysis, scenario planning and budgets.
  • Leading development teams.
  • Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills; salesmanship
  • Up-to-date knowledge of today’s Omni-channel landscape, market and industry trends.
  • Business know-how for managing a sustainable assignment.
  • Experience working in a high-volume production environment with tight deadlines.
  • Experience in modern 3D production and automation workflows (e.g. Pixar, USD) and familiar with 3D software as 3DsMax, Maya, Cinema4D, blender, and/or in image postproduction pipelines such as Nuke, Adobe or Houdini. Understanding of real time assets used in AR, VR, and/or XR.

Additional Information

Älmhult is an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world. This is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. 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 our workplace, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world. 

We look forward to receiving your application; your CV and a motivational letter in English. 
Please apply in English before 13th of February 2022. 

Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So don’t delay, please send us your application today.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact recruiter [email protected]. Questions about the assignment contact hiring manager [email protected]  

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