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Interior Design Manager

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  • Pisa, Pisa, Italy
  • Projektowanie wnętrz i komunikacja wizualna
  • Pełny etat

Opis stanowiska pracy

  • Identyfikator oferty: 325830

  • Data publikacji: 15/01/2026

    • What you'll need to have

    • Home furnishing the IKEA way (living situations, style groups, store communication, furnish with light).
    • Range presentation the IKEA way (layout as a commercial tool, store media, display techniques). Understand life at home in the local market and the outcome of market research, e.g. IKEA Customer Satisfaction Survey, IKEA Brand Capital.
    • Understand interior design and trends that influence home furnishing, the work method for presenting the IKEA range, IKEA Concept and IKEA Brand objectives, IKEA mechanical sales system, global tools and solutions.
    • Understand how to lead creative processes and how to build interior design competence.
    • Ability to identify and combine commercial, aesthetic and practical skills and to create a trustful and creative environment.
    • A natural ability to move smoothly from assessing the bigger picture to seeing the small details.
    • Good analytical and strategic skills and the ability to steer the store business over the short-, mid- and long term.
    • Significant experience of working as an interior designer.
    • Possess an interior design-based education.
    • Proven success in leading creative processes and creating a trustful environment.
    • A passion for home furnishing, design and how people live at home. Experience of working in a fast retail environment.
    • Proven customer-focused mindset.
    • Demonstrate clear communication skills, i.e. the ability to explain verbally concepts and visual interpretation.
    • Set and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals.
    • Ability to prioritise and organise work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
    • Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad and Revit).
    • You are fluent in English (knowledge of Italian language preferred)

    What you'll be doing day to day

    • Lead and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers and inspire and challenge them to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions in room settings, homes, vignettes and sales support areas.
    • Be responsible for gathering and translating insights from home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed customer expectations and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way.
    • Lead a team of Interior Design co-workers in creating the store Showroom matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels that create a good tempo with distinct visual impressions.
    • Secure that interior designers execute home furnishing solutions with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency using global tools and best practices.
    • Maintain deep and up-to-date knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends in order to support the Com&In manager to facilitate workshops that generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with strong visual impressions.
    • Actively support in the development of the department action plan with interior design initiatives that are focused on growing the business and support long-term profitability and execute agreed plans together with the Com&In team and other functions.
    • Be responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers and secure successor planning by constantly searching for potential candidates. Act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and ensure the Interior Design co-workers understand the impact of Com&In actions on the financial results.
    • Ensure the team always keep visitors in mind, disruption is minimised and communicate changes when working on the shop floor.
    • Actively contribute in the national Interior Design Managers network and share national directions and global tools with the Interior Design co-workers in the stores.



    WE CARE FOR PEOPLE
    At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation and ability.
    Our recruitment process may include recorded video interviews, digital platforms, and assessments (e.g., logical–numerical or aptitude tests).
    If you have a disability or any specific needs you’d like us to be aware of, please feel free to share this with us during your first contact with our recruitment team.
    We’ll make sure you receive the support and accessibility you need to fully engage in the process.




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