3D Production Leader

Senior 3D Production Leader - IMC

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people.

We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. From here, we create, produce and deliver inspiring content that helps our retail markets grow and strengthens IKEA as a purpose-led brand and expert in life at home. We are proud of our craftsmanship and believe it should always go hand in hand with technology. As marketing and communication continue to evolve, we are simplifying the way we work, speeding up development and continuously improving how we create, produce and distribute high quality content at scale.

Our team is based in Älmhult. We believe that your presence with the team and working the majority of the time in the workplace is important. We are a diverse and global organization working together to enable communication that reaches people all over the world. 

About the role 

The Senior 3D Production Leader is a senior, future‑oriented leadership role within IMC Production. 

In this role, you will lead and coordinate complex 3D model production initiatives end‑to‑end, ensuring reliable delivery while actively developing more scalable, efficient, and future‑ready ways of working. 

You will work closely with 3D Production Leaders and cross‑functional partners to: 

• Secure delivery excellence (quality, time, cost) 
• Align priorities and dependencies across production 
• Continuously develop and improve how 3D model production works 

This is not only a delivery role — it is a role that combines operational excellence with production evolution, helping shape the future of 3D model production at IKEA. 

As a Senior 3D Production Leader you will: 

• Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end 3D model production across complex assignments, ensuring delivery according to IKEA standards  
• Plan, structure, and steer production across multiple teams, stakeholders, and suppliers 
• Secure capacity, resources, and cost efficiency throughout the production lifecycle  
• Manage risks and dependencies to ensure predictable delivery outcomes 
• Set and manage budget and cost follow-up 
• Drive continuous improvement of workflows, pipelines, and ways of working  
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration across the value chain 
• Mentor and support 3D Production Leaders contributing to a strong and consistent leadership approach 
• Contribute to the evolution of AI‑enabled and scalable production models 

About you

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience working with 3D, CGI, real‑time, or digital asset production at scale 
• Proven experience leading large‑scale, complex production projects 
• Ownership of high‑volume delivery with accountability for quality, time, and cost 
• Strong project and delivery leadership in production environments 
• Ability to coordinate and steer work across teams, partners, and dependencies 
• Senior leadership capability 
• Experience guiding and influencing experienced professionals and leaders, building trust and accountability 
• Ability to develop and improve production systems and workflows 
• Track record of making production more scalable, efficient, and predictable 
• Experience leading change in evolving environments 
• Ability to drive delivery while adapting to new tools, technologies, or ways of working 
• Curiosity and openness towards AI‑enabled production 
• Motivation to explore how automation and AI can improve production over time 
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills 
• Ability to align multiple stakeholders and translate complexity into clear direction 

It’s a plus if you also have:

• Background in retail, consumer goods, or digital product communication 
• Experience with AI‑assisted production, automation, or data‑driven workflows 
• Strong understanding of capacity planning production metrics 
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations 
• Experience working with or managing external partners or suppliers 
• Ability to act as a thought partner in cross‑organizational discussions 

Leadership at IKEA 

At IKEA, leadership is not a title — it is a behaviour. 

In this role, you are expected to actively demonstrate: 

• Develop the business – continuously improve ways of working and drive production forward 
• Create results – deliver with high quality, efficiency, and accountability 
• Navigate the unknown – lead through change, complexity, and new opportunities 

We welcome you with your application

We look forward to receiving your application by 5th of June at the latest.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Tracy Levin (tracy.levin@inter.ikea.com). For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Jonas Levin (jonas.levin@inter.ikea.com)   

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