IKEA Communications AB

What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better?
The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA. We’re constantly searching to find new ways to be better. We use insights from real life at home all over the world, learning about the needs and dreams of people. We use our home furnishing knowledge to help inspire people with ideas and solutions that will help them live the life they want.

At IKEA Communications, we’re people-centric, have a passion for making great stuff, and we aim to be the best communication partner for the whole of IKEA. We work closely and together with our colleagues across IKEA, creating state-of-the-art communication at the lowest price. Located in Älmhult, Sweden, we’re a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Because in order to make things better for the many, we want to involve people from all parts of the world. Nonetheless, we never forget our Swedish heritage that forms the backbone of who we are today.

We’re on the lookout for passionate doers, idea makers, creative thinkers - people who want to find answers to everyday problems in people’s lives, for society and the planet.

Do you also believe in celebrating the everyday life? Do you want to be part of making it happen from idea to paper or pixel? Then keep on reading.

Media Studios will support projects at IKEA Communications with specialist format-independent creative production competences through passion in present and new production methods. Embracing development on the factory floor with an iterative and circular flow, striving for additional creative height at lower cost. 

The Competence Area Studio set preconditions for the creation and production of high quality images and motion media. The crafts men challenge architecture, purchase and use of materials and techniques. Based on that the craftsman construct room sets and architecture for all projects that help enhance the communication solutions offered.

As a Craftsman you will…

• Build according to construction drawings within given timeframe and purchase of materials for room set.
• Provide advice for handling every day challenges and/or architectural issues through alternative solutions (from a cost/time conscious perspective) that could be addressed through 3D or mixed carpentry/3D design solutions, before or during production phase. 
• Oversee/lead external carpenters in projects
• Secure construction according to health and safety regulations.
• Tear down room sets after production in a sustainable way.
• Provide service during production phase which may include putting up lamps and basic electricity work.

Competence Managers in Media Studio are people with great passion for craftsmanship and an interest in finding new methods and materials, to change, develop, learn and share knowledge and experience. Service minded people, with a strong drive and problem solving approach in a fast paced environment with lots of flexibility. People with a desire to work in a value based organisation and to use the IKEA values in daily work.

You’ll need:

• Educatuion within carpentry and 5 years of experience working as carpenter.
• A broad knowledge of carpentry methods, materials and tools, including paint and tiles.
• Basic knowledge in electricity
• IKEA range knowledge, previous experience in working with IKEA product is a merit
• Driving licence B and forklift licence
• Knowledge of different cutting tools & their safety measures, such as table saw (justersåg).
• Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office
• English, both written and spoken

This is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. There are no dress codes or closed offices. No day is ever the same. All ideas are welcome. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed, and failures are seen as a way of learning. When you enter our building, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world. 

Are you ready to make the world a little better, together? We want to hear from you!

We look forward to receiving your application, in English, latest by 1 January.  Please note that this position is in Älmhult, Sweden.

We do not accept applications by e-mail. If you are one of the candidates we think have the required experience we will contact you by email or phone to plan a telephone interview. In some cases recruitment processes may take time, so we kindly ask you to be patient in this regard.