Graphic Designer

About IKEA Alsulaiman

IKEA Alsulaiman operates with the vision of creating a better everyday life for many people. This is achieved by offering a broad range of home furnishings that combine good design and function at accessible prices.

Role Overview: Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer at IKEA Alsulaiman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will be responsible for inspiring and engaging visitors through strong visual communication of the IKEA home furnishing offer. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on strengthening the IKEA Brand and converting visitors into customers through effective visual impressions. You will also contribute to developing the Com&In team and other store functions to ensure consistent and unique brand perception.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and challenge the Com&In team and other store functions to maintain the uniqueness and consistency of the IKEA identity in store communication.
• Manage the planning and implementation of store communication to convey the benefits of the IKEA Concept, enhancing range presentation through established solutions, best practices, guidelines, and national directions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate store communication strategies that support a convenient shopping experience, utilizing insights into local life at home and shopping behavior.
• Support the development of the department action plan with store communication initiatives focused on business growth and long-term profitability, executing plans in collaboration with other functions.
• Contribute to the network of store Graphic Communication Leaders, sharing proven solutions, best practices, and guidelines with the in-store Com&In team.
• Set clear expectations and standards for routines and responsibilities, collaborate with the Com&In team and other store functions, act quickly on commercial opportunities, and understand the financial impact of actions.
• Ensure high standards for visual balance, consistency, quality, simplicity, cost-efficiency, and sustainability in producing and implementing all store communication.
• Stay updated on home furnishing, communication, and retail design trends to support the Com&In Manager in facilitating workshops that generate creative directions.
• Secure succession planning by identifying potential candidates.
• Minimize disruption to visitors when working on the shop floor.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a relevant graphic design or communication role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Proficiency in planning and implementing visual communication strategies.
• Knowledge of home furnishing, communication, and retail design trends.
• Understanding of visual and verbal identity principles.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic retail environment. The role involves collaboration with the Com&In team and other store functions to enhance the customer shopping experience.