Production Leader | IKEA Marketing

2 weeks ago


Älmhult, Sweden IKEA of Sweden AB Full time

Hej Want to be a part of making everyday life better?

That’s what IKEA is all about - creating a better everyday life for the many people. At IKEA Marketing & Communication AB (IMC), you’re a part of making it happen.

The Project Operations team supports the overall communication development process at IMC, bringing strong competence in project management, production frameworks and supporting tools to the different projects and communication development phases, with end-to-end accountability and seamless delivery of communication content through established IKEA platforms & channels.

Now we're looking for a Production Leader to join our team

About Us

IMC is the global in-house agency for the IKEA brand. We make the content that inspires people to make a better everyday life. We’re responsible for planning and developing communication for all IKEA markets across the world – from the global IKEA website to local ad campaigns.

Headquartered in Älmhult, Sweden, IMC is a meeting point for creatives and communicators from around the world who share a passion for the IKEA product range, home furnishing and people’s lives at home. Our mission is to create impactful communication that brings the IKEA brand to life and helps turn visitors into customers. Want to join us?

Job Description

As Production Leader you will:

- Plan and lead a wide range of product- and range communication development projects for IKEA, from creation to delivery. Taking end-to-end responsibility of the Creation-, Production- and delivery-phases, as required by the project/assignment brief, using the most relevant and effective production methods available.
- Onboard all members of the production team, securing clarity in process, defined milestones, expected results, ways of working, roles and responsibilities.
- Evaluate which production method is best suited for the project and plan, accordingly, aiming for efficiencies and productivity at lowest cost and highest quality throughout the process.
- Plan and secure resources, location and budget; keeping track of all budgeting, invoicing, purchasing, contracts and related documentation throughout production.
- Manage external assets when needed, such as creation- and production companies, models and/or locations, incl. legal requirements.
- Act on any key issues or risks that may affect stakeholder agreements (cost, quality or time), maintaining a continuous dialogue of the project status, changing prerequisites, deviations and end-result expectations.
- Secure the delivery of the communication assets within agreed time and budget frames on the defined platforms and channels.
- Be a source of inspiration; challenge and support the teams in various production methods for all channels, images; photo and 3D, as well as motion media.
- Actively challenge and spot potential improvements related to ways of working, methods and tools.
- Take lead of your own competence and career development plans.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you need:

- Experience in planning and executing creation & production of brand, product and/or range communication.
- Experience in successfully managing and executing multiple streams of production flows and processes.
- Extensive knowledge in 3D(CGI) and motion media within omnichannel platforms.
- Experience leading creative individuals & multicultural teams; directing, motivating, guiding, and managing people to work better together and deliver to production goals.
- Able to bring focus during production peaks, managing priorities in changing conditions, expectations and timeframes.
- Able to secure budget, cost control & cost reduction throughout the process, achieving lower costs and higher production efficiency.
- Passionate about producing brand and product communication, understanding the needs of the consumers and a general interest in home furnishing.

Additional information

Are you ready to make the world a little better, together? We want to hear from you

Please apply with your CV in English by 9 March 2025.

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 building, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world.

We look forward to receiving your application in English by 9th of March. Note that we interview continuously and might close the recruitment earlier.

This position is in Älmhult, Sweden. This is a role where we need to see you at the office most of your time.



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