Job Description
Hej! Do you want to be part of making everyday life better?
That is what IKEA is all about. We create a better everyday life for the many people. At IKEA Marketing & Communication AB (IMC), you are a part of making it happen.
IMC is the global in-house agency for the IKEA brand. We make the content that inspires people to create a better everyday life. We are responsible for planning and developing communication for all IKEA markets across the world, from the global IKEA website to local ad campaigns.
Headquartered in Älmhult, Sweden, IMC is a meeting point for creatives and communicators from around the world who share a passion for the IKEA product range, home furnishing and people’s lives at home.
We are now looking for two talented mid to senior 3D Artists - Architectural Visualization to join our team and take our global CGI content to the next level.
Job Description
As a 3D Artist in our team, you will combine 3D, creativity, and technology to produce high-quality CGI content while exploring new ways to minimize production time and costs. You will work on a wide range of projects, from animations to still images, always aiming for high realism and visual impact.
We are looking for someone who is not only technically skilled but also truly loves the craft. You should be someone who gets excited about creating that final image or animation that makes people stop, feel, and be inspired.
Examples of responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality 3D content on time, while consciously balancing quality, time, and cost.
- Understand project requirements, contribute creative ideas, and support in the development of storyboards and concepts.
- Build interior architecture, populate and fine-tune scenes, with a main focus on lighting and composition.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, new tools, techniques, and software.
- Work proactively to build good relationships within project teams and collaborate effectively with other competences as for example Interior Designers, Art Directors, and Production Leaders, across the production workflow.
- Find new CGI opportunities enabled by 3D.
- It is a plus if you have:
- An interest in AI and how it can be integrated into the creative process.
- Animation & simulation knowledge.
Qualifications
We believe you are a creative and detail-oriented person who is passionate about creating engaging, beautiful, and realistic content. You have a strong artistic eye and enjoy pushing the quality of your work.
You will need:
- 3+ years working experience in architectural visualization, 3D, or a relevant area.
- Excellent creativity and artistic skills with a strong sense of light, composition, and realism.
- Understanding of basic principles of 3D animation, such as keyframes, camera movement, and video editing.
- Proficiency in 3ds Max and V-Ray.
- Technical knowledge of industry-standard visualization software and pipelines.
- Strong compositing skills in Photoshop.
- Interest in life at home and home furnishing.
- A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and eagerness to learn.
- Willingness to give and take feedback.
- Ability to work in an organized and structured way, even under time pressure.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Application
This ad is published on August 19 and will be open for 3 weeks.
We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and a link to your portfolio and/or showreel. Put your heart into your motivation letter and let us know who you are, what inspires you, and what drives your creativity. Beside CV, motivation letter and portfolio we would also like your personal answer on the tree below questions:
What inspires you in your artistery?
As a 3d artist, how do you work with feedback?
If you had unlimited time and resources, what kind of creative project would you start, and why?
Location
This is a permanent position based in Älmhult, Sweden.
At IKEA, we believe we are better when we are physically together for collaboration, dialogue, and creativity. We value the power of human interactions, the informal chats, the shared energy, and the sense of belonging that comes from working side by side. Our approach is that we spend most of our time at the IKEA workplace, with flexibility to work from home when relevant.
Our office is an open and creative environment where no day is the same. We welcome all ideas, celebrate learning from mistakes, and aim to inspire billions of people around the world.
Contact
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Jonas Levin at [email protected]. For questions about the role, please connect with Hiring Manager Ellen Engström at [email protected].