Interior Design Leader

About IKEA Alsulaiman

IKEA Alsulaiman is dedicated to creating a better everyday life for many people by offering a wide range of home furnishings that combine good design and function at affordable prices. This vision guides our operations and brand positioning as a leader in life at home.

Role Summary

The Interior Design Leader is responsible for securing relevant, functional, aesthetic, and commercial home furnishing solutions within IKEA organizations. This role aims to stimulate home furnishing interest in the local markets of Jeddah and Makkah, contributing to the IKEA Brand's leadership in home living. This is a full-time position requiring 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers, inspiring them to strengthen the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions across various store areas.
• Gather and translate insights from home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic, and commercial home furnishing solutions that meet customer expectations and reflect the IKEA approach.
• Lead the team in creating the store Showroom matrix, ensuring it reflects diverse styles, living situations, and price levels to create distinct visual impressions.
• Ensure interior designers execute home furnishing solutions with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, utilizing global tools and best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of home furnishing, retailing, and trends to support the Com&In manager in facilitating workshops that generate creative directions.
• Actively support the development of the department action plan with interior design initiatives focused on business growth and long-term profitability, executing agreed plans with the Com&In team.
• Be responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers, securing succession planning.
• Optimize the use of the IKEA store layout and media by developing and implementing range presentation solutions that connect the IKEA offer with everyday life.
• Transfer interior design knowledge to new interior design specialists and reflect the IKEA Brand identity in all commercial, sales support, and co-worker areas.
• Stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing by showcasing affordable, functional, and beautiful solutions in distinct styles to appeal to diverse tastes and needs.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing interior design teams.
• Ability to translate customer insights into practical and appealing home furnishing solutions.
• Strong understanding of home furnishing, retailing, and current trends.
• Proficiency in using global tools and best practices for interior design execution.
• Commitment to maintaining a customer-focused approach, minimizing disruption, and ensuring safety on the shop floor.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in interior design, preferably within a retail environment.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development and performance.
• Knowledge of the IKEA Brand identity and its application in visual merchandising.
• Ability to contribute to departmental action plans and understand the financial impact of design actions.

Work Environment

This full-time role is based in the Makkah region, specifically covering operations in Jeddah and Makkah. The Interior Design Leader will work collaboratively with the Com&In team and other functions to achieve business objectives and enhance the customer experience.