Graphic Design Team Leader

This role leads the Com&In (communication and visual merchandising) team to ensure store communications and range presentation reflect IKEA’s visual and verbal identity. You will guide planning, execution, evaluation, and coordination of store communication initiatives, supporting creative direction workshops and maintaining concept and commercial review standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and challenge the Com&In team and collaborate with other store functions to strengthen the uniqueness and consistency of the IKEA identity in store communication.
• Own the process for planning and implementing store communication so it communicates the benefits of the IKEA Concept and improves range presentation through proven solutions, best practices, guidelines, and national direction.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate store communication strategies that support a convenient shopping experience, informed by knowledge of life at home and local shopping behavior.
• Support creation of the department action plan by focusing initiatives on business growth and long-term profitability.
• Execute agreed plans in close cooperation with other functions.
• Contribute to the network of store and SO Graphic Communication partners, sharing proven solutions, best practices, and guidelines with the Com&In team.
• Take ownership of your own competence development.
• Set clear expectations and standards for routines and responsibilities, work with the Com&In team and other store functions, respond quickly to commercial opportunities, and understand the department budget frame and the impact of actions on financial results.
• Ensure high standards for visual balance and consistency, quality and simplicity, cost-efficiency, and sustainability across all in-store communication materials, including print and digital, while staying within set budgets.
• Stay current on home furnishing, communication, digital developments, and retail design trends to help facilitate workshops that generate creative directions inspiring and surprising store visitors through IKEA’s visual and verbal identity.
• Provide input for centrally provided templates on defined media.
• Support succession planning by actively identifying potential candidates.
• Share knowledge, lead, and coach graphic communication coworkers to support competence development.
• Ensure concept and commercial review standards are met by conducting regular check points.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience using graphic design software (such as Adobe Creative suite) and production tools including printers, pre-press production, and print techniques.
• Previous experience with ordering, purchasing, and working with budgets.

Technology

• Adobe Creative suite

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $63,215 - $90,714 per year based on IKEA equivalent years of experience.

Work Model and Location

• Location: Conshohocken, PA (onsite)
• Department: Interior Design & Visual Merchandising
• Employment type: Full Time Permanent (Full time - Permanent)
• Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits (Eligible)

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/week)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

Additional Hiring Information

• Benefits eligible: Yes
• Anticipated closure date: 2026-10-06
• The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.