At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think, differently. Act, differently. And work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plantballs that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. And it’s been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?

In Purchasing Development, our assignment goes hand and hand with the IKEA business idea, as we are responsible to produce the ‘wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them’. ​We are almost 1300 co-workers and ​more than 1500 home furnishing and food suppliers who work globally to contribute to the IKEA vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Do you know how to tell a good story and have a passion for storytelling?

We are looking for a copywriter that can combine creativity and storytelling to create and develop inspirational written and visual communication that engages and strengthen the IKEA brand.

We are looking for you who likes to get things done and thrives from working with various assignments/projects simultaneously. You are great in building and maintaining relationships and like to be part of a collaborative team where you can share and explore creative ideas.

In this position you will:

• Act as a member of the Communication Matrix and proactively work together with a team of Communication Business Partners to create high quality and relevant content for our communication channels and initiatives.
• Manage the process of content creation and the strategy for our internal communication channels, ensuring that communication meets the briefing and is consistent with the IKEA tone of voice and brand identity.
• Support copy-writing and editorial needs of the Communication Team, review content assets, create pages and publish in owned digital channels.
• Create and develop stories to strengthen the IKEA brand externally.
• Be responsible for creating clear and inspirational visual and copy solutions that gets the message across, including simple graphics as well as short video content for digital channels.
• Stay on top of all relevant guidelines and steering documents such as IKEA Tone of voice and IKEA values. Constantly update on trends in media landscape.
• Participate and contribute to relevant networks and cross-functional assignments.

About you:

• As a person you are curious, deadline-oriented and thrive in having different assignments on various topics while keeping the bigger picture in mind. You find it easy to adapt to new contexts/situations.
• Analytical with strong skills in boiling down issues and ideas to the relevant essentials.
• Great business sense, understanding of the stakeholder’s needs and how to approach with copy and visual design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and projects.
• Excellent presentation skills to clearly pitch ideas that will engage, inspire and confidently reassure assignors.
• Creative and imaginative thinking with a strong visual and aesthetic eye.
• Adapt to changing assignor prerequisites, project scope and/or dimensions.

You have knowledge and experience within the following areas:

• Min of 5 years’ experience in Journalism, Digital Marketing, content creation, copywriting or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of copywriting and editing. Strong creative writing and editing skills, as well as digital content creation skills and graphics know how, especially in social media channels. Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to produce inspirational and cutting-edge communications.
• Experience in interpreting business needs and translating this into copy and visual design.
• Strong experience in coordinating and managing multiple briefs and projects.
• Strong collaboration and multi-personal skills with the ability to build trustful relationships.
• Ability to proofread/edit copy in English language.
• Knowledge on of the IKEA concept, brand, values, visual identity, tone of voice is a plus.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

This is a permanent position based in Älmhult, Sweden. You will be able to work in a hybrid set-up as you will be engaging and working with colleagues and stakeholders globally. Thus, travel may be required. In this assignment, you will report to the Purchasing Development Communication Matrix Manager.

Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures, and videos to tell the story about the IKEA supply chain, to build our brand and engage our stakeholders. You will be part of a highly collaborative, supportive, and creative team. We bounce ideas back and forth; we challenge each other, and we are crazy passionate about communication and having fun.
Interested?

Please send us your application in English – CV and motivation letter – no later than February 28th, 2022. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the Purchasing Development Communication Matrix Manager Amanda Lacerda at [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Katie Pettersson on +46 702994248.