Technical Illustrator

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About the job

Technical Illustrator, IKEA Indirect Material and Services, Älmhult, Sweden

You see things a little differently. So do we. The IKEA Vision is to create a better life for the many people – our customers, co-workers and the people who produce our products. The development of IKEA reflects a strong culture for learning. We learn from our customers and suppliers, we learn from our experiences, we learn from each other. Come see things a little differently with us.

About the job
You will develop and produce related communication and create technical illustrations for the products and services offered by IKEA IMS. You will analyse what kind of communication is required for each product and services to support the users' buying process, and accordingly create technical drawings, buying guides, assembly instructions, booklets, product overviews etc. together with the team. This work involves aligning with our different stakeholders in order to gain a better understanding of the product and services.

An important part of your role is to build trustful relations with stakeholders and together you will develop the business. You will also be involved in the development of the layout and presentation of the store equipment products in our IKEA IMS Webshop. The right person will have good possibilities to take an active part in and influence the development of our communication and our sales channel.

About you
To be successful in your role you need to have:
·  Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
·  Skills in Autodesk Inventor Publisher
·  Skills in Microsoft office package
·  Relevant educational background and/or high technical understanding and several years of experience within the field of technical illustrations
·  Passion for illustration and the creative mind of finding new ways to present different products and services
·  Fluent in English, both written and verbal We believe that you are good at building and maintaining good relationships with both colleagues and business contacts. We see that you have a strong business mindset and openness to change and improved ways of working comes natural to you. Your knowledge and experience has given you excellent communication skills.

In order to enjoy your work with us it's important that you share our core values and ideas. At IKEA you will work in a vibrant culture where your ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. IKEA IMS offers down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles.

IKEA OFFERS you the opportunity to work in a growing company with a sound business idea. You gain the opportunity to further develop your professional knowledge in your daily work, and to work in an environment where key values are working together, result orientation and constantly being on the way.
Learn more and apply with us at IKEA.se/jobb. The selection process will take place on an ongoing basis and please note that we do not accept applications via email.

If you have any questions about the position you are welcome to contact TQE Manager Jan Henriksson at or Quality Compliance Manager Karin Viestam . If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Ida Frostensson at .

We are on an exciting journey and if you want to be part of something big, this could be the right challenge for you!

The IKEA Group is a world leader in the home furnishing business. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. The IKEA Group operates in 43 countries and our retail operations include 321 IKEA stores in 28 countries.

IKEA Indirect Material and Services (IKEA IMS) is a global organisation, founded in 2004, providing the IKEA stores, offices and units with products, services and solutions (everything from shopping trollies to marketing services). We are 450 co-workers that together with key competences across IKEA enable smart solutions needed to operate the IKEA business and which contribute to a greater customer experience. IKEA IMS is located in Älmhult, Malmö, Wiesbaden, Philadelphia and Shanghai and we have local presence and support in most countries where IKEA operates.

Job ID

279059BR

Removal Date

30/04/2017