Print Developer

• Full-time

Print Developer within IKEA Range Strategy & Identity

Do you want to make a big impact and reach people all over the world?

Then we might have the challenge for you. We are looking for a Senior Print Developer to join us in IKEA Range Strategy & Identity at IKEA of Sweden right in the middle of the most influential small town in the world, Älmhult - Sweden

Job Description

As a Print Developer with senior experience, we expect you to lead, plan and prioritize the operational artwork development for the business and to be responsible for leading questions related to the artwork development and artwork management across IKEA.

Develop and optimize ways of working for all artwork/print development to create preconditions for wished business impact, aligned with the capability Artwork Management (ex. Setting up portfolio/categories of artwork, valid input to digital solutions to create speed and efficiency, accuracy etc.).

Responsible for developing the Print Developers to the right competence level in all aspects of the work.

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the Artwork Management process (ex. Legal).

Responsible for developing and finalizing artworks from designers - for prototyping and production - for various projects and product types.

Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and share knowledge in print development, prototyping, DPD/visualization, supporting the Product Development teams with great knowledge and optimized ways of working to deliver satisfaction in the Product Development Process.

We also expect you to have deep knowledge in how to make production-ready artworks and colorways out of ideas and sketches from designers or studios.

The starting point can be a hand-painted, unrepeated scan, an old printed textile, an Illustrator sketch, or a 15-layer Photoshop file with spot channels and everything in between. You will adjust the artwork for various products and materials (e.g. textiles, paper, glass, etc.), change colors, repeat sizes, make the repeat flow, and finalize it to be ready for production.

Qualifications

You have knowledge of and passion for home furnishing, product development, design as well as deep knowledge in production and materials.

You have extensive experience and deep technical knowledge in how to use applications and tools in print development. This means you know all about pattern repeats and what it takes to make them work all the way from sketching to finalized artworks. You also have extensive experience and knowledge of working in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience in NedGraphics software solutions or similar is qualifying.

Working as a Print Developer, you have the ability to independently run multiple projects in a structured way from start to finish. This requires great ability in time management and problem-solving where you can keep calm. You draw from thoroughness, flexibility, and creativity in how to do things in a smarter and more effective way.

You have a curious and open-minded personality and take pride in working with prints made by others.

Furthermore, you have:

• Bachelor/master in Textile print design, Graphic design, or equivalent knowledge and experience in design work.
• Deep knowledge in applications used in this area e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and NedGraphics software solutions or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of printing production techniques for various products and materials.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

You are going to be part of a team of 18 in-house Designers and two Print Developers working in our Design department based in Älmhult, the home of IKEA of Sweden.

Additional Information

Please apply by submitting your portfolio of your work and your CV written in English through our recruitment system no later than March 30.

Instead of a motivational letter, we would like you to answer the following questions as part of your application:

• What do you believe will be your strongest contribution to this position?
• What values and strengths will come through in your leadership?
• Tell us briefly about your knowledge and passion in home furnishing, product development, and design.

If you have questions regarding the role, contact Eva Lilja Löwenhielm at eva.lilja.lowenhielm@inter.ikea.com.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, contact Recruiter Jonas Levin at jonas.levin@inter.ikea.com.

We look forward to receiving your application, written in English, at the latest xxx.

We will ask you to show your skills as a part of the recruitment process.

IKEA of Sweden is the home of IKEA's product development. It is here where the IKEA range is developed and is made available to stores and customers all over the world. We are here to offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. That is our vision and ambition. Design has been at the core of IKEA product development from the early years, and we are proud of our Swedish heritage, where function and beauty work in harmony in every product. Today at IKEA, we are on an exciting journey to offer desirable and affordable design, create better products and better homes for many more customers around the world as we continue our expansion, meet new needs and challenges. To support us on this journey, we are opening a position for a Senior Print Developer to strengthen our team in Älmhult. As a Print Developer, you will contribute to the development of prints within the total IKEA offer. It is about securing the production and documentation, all according to the set plans within our Range & Design direction.