IKEA Brighton are looking to welcome a Graphic Communication Assistant to join our new store team! In IKEA we call this a graphic communication co-worker. Join our new IKEA store in Brighton! We're seeking a talented Graphic Communication Assistant to support the creation of visual content for our digital and print media. You'll collaborate with our marketing and design teams to develop engaging materials that reflect IKEA's brand identity. If this sounds like your ideal role, please apply and join our wonderful everyday!
The Start Date of employment will be 26th May 2025.
The role
- Use graphic communication competence to strengthen the uniqueness and consistency of the IKEA identity in store communication by applying the principles of IKEA visual and verbal identity, agree and action plans in close co-operation with stakeholders.
- Plan, implement and evaluate store communication to ensure that it conveys the benefits of the IKEA Concept as well as completes and enhances range presentation by using proven solutions, best practices, guidelines and national directions.
- Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the stakeholders in the store, act quickly to capitalise on commercial opportunities and understand the impact of your actions on the financial results.
- Stay up to date with knowledge about home furnishing, communication and retail design trends to follow creative directions that inspire and surprise store visitors through the IKEA visual and verbal identity.
- The role involves engaging in physical work and managing and prioritising your workload, utilising various equipment such as a laser printer and vinyl cutter to efficiently complete various tasks.
About you
- Education in graphic communication design, media and typography. Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and production tools. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is beneficial, but not essential.
- You are excited about home furnishings, design and how people live, and have the ability to generate new ideas to inspire our customers.
- Proven ability to prioritise and organise your workload in order to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
- Clear communication with the ability to explain concepts verbally and with visual interpretation.
- You have a practical hands-on approach, feeling at ease working with various hand tools and comfortable working at heights.
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.
Candidates that meet basic requirements for the role will be invited to complete a value based questionnaire. This will take 20 minutes to complete and the purpose is to understand your suitability aligning to the 8 IKEA values.
Successful candidates to this point will be given a pre-interview task and invited by email to attend a face-to- face interview to present this.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates.
