Country Interior Design Leader I (18-month term)
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Interior Design
In short
Lead IKEA's interior design strategy in Canada, focusing on customer-centric retail experiences and commercial growth. This 18-month contract role requires a formal qualification and 7-10 years of experience, including team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Interior Design, ensuring consistent IKEA identity.
- Oversee development of innovative, customer-centric design strategies aligned with IKEA standards and local market needs.
- Build organizational capability by guiding Interior Design teams.
- Drive large-scale design and development initiatives to increase customer engagement and strengthen brand positioning.
- Partner in developing and executing country business plans and HF&RD strategies.
- Provide strategic direction for market-specific design concepts across physical, digital, and omnichannel experiences.
- Establish performance measures and governance processes to evaluate design effectiveness.
- Lead collaboration with stores and business partners to deliver innovative design solutions.
- Serve as a key contributor to HF&RD leadership objectives.
- Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across various departments.
- Champion a culture of innovation, creativity, and customer focus.
- Influence and shape the long-term vision for interior design.
Requirements
- Formal qualification in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in Interior Design, Retail Design, Visual Merchandising, or similar.
- 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and influencing teams and stakeholders.
- Strong experience in retail environments, preferably in home furnishing or home décor.
- Demonstrated expertise in retail design, consumer behavior, and creating customer-centric experiences.
- Proven ability to plan, execute, and measure business performance.
- Strong project management skills with experience driving design initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Ability to combine creative vision with commercial understanding.
Desired Qualifications
- Hybrid role requiring attendance at the Burlington Service Office for a minimum of 3 days per week.
Benefits
- Wellness days (in addition to vacation days).
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family).
- RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options.
- Eligibility for annual IKEA bonus incentive plan.
- Flexible spending account.
- Life insurance.
- Merchandise and restaurant discounts.
- Free drinks and healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant (where available).
- Parental leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- Employee assistance program for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
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Company
IKEA
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Contract
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Burlington, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor
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