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Senior 3D Production Leader - IMC The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people. We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. From here, we create, produce and deliver inspiring content that helps our retail markets grow and strengthens IKEA as a purpose-led brand and expert in life at home. We are proud of our craftsmanship and believe it should always go hand in hand with technology. As marketing and communication continue to evolve, we are simplifying the way we work, speeding up development and continuously improving how we create, produce and distribute high quality content at scale. Our team is based in Älmhult. We believe that your presence with the team and working the majority of the time in the workplace is important. We are a diverse and global organization working together to enable communication that reaches people all over the world.
Job Responsibility
Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end 3D model production across complex assignments, ensuring delivery according to IKEA standards
Plan, structure, and steer production across multiple teams, stakeholders, and suppliers
Secure capacity, resources, and cost efficiency throughout the production lifecycle
Manage risks and dependencies to ensure predictable delivery outcomes
Set and manage budget and cost follow-up
Drive continuous improvement of workflows, pipelines, and ways of working
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration across the value chain
Mentor and support 3D Production Leaders contributing to a strong and consistent leadership approach
Contribute to the evolution of AI‑enabled and scalable production models
Requirements
Experience working with 3D, CGI, real‑time, or digital asset production at scale
Proven experience leading large‑scale, complex production projects
Ownership of high‑volume delivery with accountability for quality, time, and cost
Strong project and delivery leadership in production environments
Ability to coordinate and steer work across teams, partners, and dependencies
Senior leadership capability
Experience guiding and influencing experienced professionals and leaders, building trust and accountability
Ability to develop and improve production systems and workflows
Track record of making production more scalable, efficient, and predictable
Experience leading change in evolving environments
Ability to drive delivery while adapting to new tools, technologies, or ways of working
Curiosity and openness towards AI‑enabled production
Motivation to explore how automation and AI can improve production over time
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Ability to align multiple stakeholders and translate complexity into clear direction
Nice to have
Background in retail, consumer goods, or digital product communication
Experience with AI‑assisted production, automation, or data‑driven workflows
Strong understanding of capacity planning production metrics
Experience in global, matrixed organizations
Experience working with or managing external partners or suppliers
Ability to act as a thought partner in cross‑organizational discussions