Team Manager (UX) |Inter IKEA Data & Technology Range

Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together?  

IKEA is on a constant journey towards creating a better everyday life for the many people by continuously reinventing ourselves to grow, develop and meet our customer’s needs. We are transforming our digital capabilities to bring core business processes, people, data and technology together as an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company. Our journey requires passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a real difference.  

Inter IKEA Group unites three key areas: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and to make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA of Sweden and the Data & Technology organization within Range operations.   

At IKEA, we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, there are opportunities to learn new skills and the goal is always "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast-paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.   

We are looking for a Team Manager within User Experience (UX)  for Inter IKEA Data & Technology Range.

As a Team Manager within the UX team, you will be responsible for

• Managing and leading the efforts in UX Design and Visual Design.
• Developing and maintaining a world-class user experience in every dimension, for both internal and external digital products, platforms, and solutions.
• Leading and developing the UX team that will report to you.
• Contributing to the overall development of the right capabilities, principles, standards, and frameworks related to the UX area within Data and Technology and across IKEA.  

For the job as a Team Manager within UX, you have the:

• Solid and practical experience as a leader in the design of digital products, and a proven track record of successful solutions you were part of creating.
• Capable of leading, coaching, and developing individuals and teams, fostering strong relationships and trust with peers and stakeholders.
• Communicating clearly, structuring messaging effectively, and demystifiing complex situations.
• Understanding of using data, insights, and various research and test methodologies to continuously improve user experience.
• Experience in driving design work in a software development organization of cross-functional product teams.
• Secure commonality and harmonization across digital products and platforms, and secure IKEA identity, expression, and experience in both details and totality.
• Inspire an entrepreneurial, forward-leaning, and learning culture within the function and across IKEA.
• Enable all designers are up to date with latest knowledge and trends within the field of web and mobile.  
• Good understanding of and being passionate about life at home and creating seamless and convenient omni-channel IKEA experiences.

About IKEA of Sweden/Range

IKEA of Sweden is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world. IKEA of Sweden is based in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA and the center of IKEA range development. 

Additional information

This is a full-time position located in Malmö (Aligned with our operational requirements, gatherings in Älmhult are integral to our business operation).Please send your application – CV, and motivation letter, in English.

We are actively conducting ongoing interviews, so we encourage you to submit your application without hesitation. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Aorui via [email protected]

About Inter IKEA Group 

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, Supply and certain industry activities.