IKEA | Bucharest, Romania

• Develop innovative store designs that enhance customer experience and maximize space utilization, aligning with IKEA's brand values and aesthetic.
• Manage multiple shop design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely execution within budget constraints.
• Work closely with the marketing, sales, and logistics teams to create cohesive and functional designs that support sales goals and operational efficiency.
• Design layouts with a keen focus on customer flow, accessibility, and comfort, significantly improving customer satisfaction and engagement.
• Integrate sustainable design practices in shop layouts, contributing to IKEA's commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Liaised with external contractors to ensure quality and consistency in the implementation of design concepts.
• Regularly researched and incorporated current design trends, ensuring IKEA’s store environments remained modern and appealing.
• Trained store staff on new layout features and design changes, ensuring smooth transitions and continued operational excellence.
• Actively sought and analyzed customer and staff feedback to continuously improve the design and functionality of the store environment.
• Utilized advanced design software and technology to create detailed and accurate representations of design concepts.

Highlights: I participated in the planning and execution of IKEA's expansion into new markets, including the Timisoara store and a Plan and Order Point in Bucharest.