Deputy Communication Interior Design Manager - IKEA Navi Mumbai You care about making a positive impact in the world You understand greatness requires thinking differently An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings Together we work to make a better everyday life for the many It s the perfect fit if you want to contribute grow and share Join the team and start a better life for yourself Location Mumbai Navi Employment type Full Time Permanent Department Interior Design Visual Merchandising Deadline 2026-01-31 Mobility support Domestic You already applied for this job Candidate profile title What you need to know Candidate profile text - Default language o Extensive experience of working in a design-orientated role interior design graphic design visual merchandising and or store planning Possess a design-based education Experienced in managing inspiring leading and developing people and creative processes in a changing environment Experienced in visually expressing the brand identity of a company Visual competence including a keen eye for aesthetics Proven customer-focused mindset Demonstrate clear communication and coaching 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 Key responsibilities title Your responsibilities Key responsibilities text To lead develop and inspire the Com In team and other functions in the store in increasing the home furnishing interest of the many people and creating demand for home furnishing solutions and know how in the local market Accountable for the store layout range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to positioning the IKEA Brand as the leader in life at home Lead and inspire the store Com In team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people s life at home to grow the business Partner with the store manager to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing for all co-workers in the store Be the creative leader by initiating and facilitating workshops to generate creative directions Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the store management team Lead the store Com In team in securing relevant and inspiring range presentation solutions an optimal store layout and effective and effective store communication that builds the IKEA Brand and distances IKEA retailers from the competition Secure that the store commercial team has the right understanding of store layout range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to the work method for range presentation Contribute with knowledge of people s life at home and consumer shopping behaviour in the creation and implementation of the store business plan Based on the national competence development plan identify current and future business needs in order to recruit develop and retain a high performing and passionate store Com In team Lead and challenge the Com In team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short- and long term Based on the national competence development plan identify current competence levels in the teams and set up an action plan to develop and retain a high performing and passionate store Com In team with potential on succession Secure ways of working in the store commercial team secure they have the right understanding of store layout range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to the work method for range presentation Secure a deep understanding of Life at Home in the PMA and make the insights to reflect in the business plan process translated into clear direction for commercial briefs as well as in rebuilds Secure an accurate Life at home knowledge platform based on Unit PMA with a deep understanding of Local relevancy Based on up to date and relevant Home visits national insights and local insights facts and figures Secure the level of knowledge on Life at home and local relevancy is transferred and up to date to the HFRD team and store commercial team Team vision title Together as a team Team vision text To inspire and surprise visitors by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer with strong visual impressions that exceed visitors expectations This will strengthen the IKEA Brand and and convert more visitors into customers We are equal opportunity employer At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristic protected by law All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business need Why you will love us From the deep forests in Sweden we have spread our culture and values around the world At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions made with care for our planet reaching millions of customers At the heart of our business are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together Our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people inspires and guides us in everything we do This is IKEA What we all have in common Living our values Being your unique self while respecting and including others A passion for home furnishing Performing delivering while learning developing Having fun