Graphic Designer

Graphic designer / visual content creator

Are you passionate about how visual content can help explain complicated things in a clear and inspiring way?
Are you excited about being creative within a defined framework?
Do you enjoy working on a multitude of projects across all relevant media (from powerpoint decks and posters to motion media and animation)?
Do you enjoy a versatile role with involvement in many different types of projects?
Are you a team player who can take on different roles in a group depending on the need?

If the answer to those questions is a yes, you should continue reading!

About the role

As one of two inhouse graphic designers / visual content creators, you play a key role in the Communication production team to help develop and produce internal and corporate communication content and assets connected to the IKEA Concept and other key areas of the IKEA Brand. You take an active part in the entire process, from ideation and creation to pre-production, production and final delivery. You use both brain and hands to get the work done and you are not afraid to take and give space, or to challenge requests and proposals when it is in the best interest of the brand to stay consistent and true to the values. You work across a variety of channels and formats, together in a team or independently, depending on the set up of each project.

About the team

The Communication Production team is a supporting team within the Inter IKEA Communication function, helping a variety of communication colleagues to produce efficient and effective internal and corporate communication. The team consists of 9 production specialists in 5 different areas (visual content, written/spoken content, motion media/broadcasting, localization/translation and platform/intranet development) who each join different communication projects across the organization to secure the right level of quality to the projects.

About Inter IKEA Systems

Inter IKEA Systems is the owner of the IKEA brand and the worldwide franchisor of the IKEA Concept. This means we are part of the core of the IKEA business where the many different IKEA retail markets are our key partners and stakeholders. We help protect, develop and expand the IKEA Concept around the world.  We have offices in the Netherlands (Delft) and Sweden (Malmö/Hyllie, and Älmhult). As any organisation under the IKEA Brand, we are a group of straightforward, optimistic and down-to-earth people who like to work together, finding new ways and having fun along the way!

About you

You have both training and practical experience in the area of graphic design (minimum 5 years) and visual content creation for a variety of channels and format, including motion media. You have helped brands and organizations both coming up with visual concepts and ideas as well as applying existing concept and ideas to new projects and channels.

You are a multi-tasker, ready to take your role where it is needed and ready adapt to changing circumstances. You have worked with a wide variety of formats and channels, including animation and motion media – and are curious about new developments and innovations in related fields. You enjoy working both in a team as well as on your own and have a good structure of managing your own time. If you have experience working with the IKEA Brand, that is a strong plus.

This is a temporary position for 18 months, reporting to the Communication production manager. 40 hours per week, with base either in our office in Delft, the Netherlands or in Hyllie/Malmö, Sweden. Some work travel will be required.

About the recruitment

Please send your application (CV and motivation letter) in English as well as sneak peak into your portfolio (you can choose yourself what example you'd like to showcase), latest 17th June, 2025. We would love to hear what you are passionate about and how you want to make a difference!

For further questions about the role, you can contact hiring manager Carl Jevring at carl.jevring1@inter.IKEA.com and for questions about the recruitment process, please connect with recruiter Sarah Arshad at sarah.arshad@inter.IKEA.com

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers’ dreams and needs. At IKEA we’re all on the same project.
 
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.   

Please note that we do not accept applications through email. We are looking for candidates with EU ready work permits for this role and will be recruiting directly (and not through contracting agencies).