Head of Range and Design

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Aarhus, Midtjylland, DNK
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Retail
The Role
Leads JYSK’s overall product design direction and collection architecture across home furnishing categories. Develops Scandinavian design concepts, briefs, and commercially successful collections using customer insights, sales data, and profitability. Manages a three-person design team and collaborates with category management, suppliers, marketing, e-commerce, visual merchandising, and sales. Presents concepts to stakeholders and travels approximately 30–40 days annually for trade fairs, supplier visits, and trend research.
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Job Description

Do you want to have an influence on home furnishing trends across multiple countries? As Head of Range and Design at JYSK, you will define how our products look, feel and work together – from sleep and furniture to textiles and home décor.

You will own the vision and direction for JYSK’s overall product universe, establishing the design DNA that connects our products across categories. By translating our brand, trends, customer insights and commercial ambitions into a clear design direction and compelling collections, you will make it easier for customers to create an affordable Scandinavian home.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You will join an international retail company with high ambitions, short decision-making processes and a strong focus on results. Based at JYSK Head Office in Aarhus, Denmark, you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to turn creative ideas into products that reach customers across countries.

Furthermore, we offer you:

  • A strategic leadership role with significant influence on JYSK’s design direction, product universe and customer experience
  • Leadership responsibility for a dedicated three-person team, with opportunities to develop the team
  • Close involvement in product development, supplier partnerships and emerging home furnishing trends
  • A cross-functional working environment where creative ideas are balanced with customer needs and commercial objectives
  • A results-oriented culture built on trust, teamwork and freedom with responsibility
  • A straightforward working environment where ideas can quickly become action
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development, along with attractive employee benefits

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

As Head of Range and Design, you will own and develop JYSK’s overall design direction and collection architecture across product categories. You will ensure that our Scandinavian design DNA is reflected consistently in our collections, with colours, materials, shapes, functionality, quality and packaging working together to create a recognisable customer experience. Balancing creative ambition with customer insights and commercial priorities, you will turn the design vision into compelling, commercially successful products.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

  • Developing collection architecture and design briefs in close collaboration with Category Management and suppliers
  • Using customer insights, sales data and profitability to guide design decisions and strengthen range performance
  • Presenting design concepts and recommendations to stakeholders, aligning creative ideas with commercial priorities
  • Collaborating with Marketing, E-Commerce, Visual Merchandising and Sales & Expansion on photography, social media, campaigns and the overall customer experience

Besides the above, you will lead and develop the three-person Design team, setting clear priorities, providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of creative excellence, collaboration and commercial awareness. You will participate in range meetings, trade fairs and supplier visits in Denmark and abroad, travelling approximately 30–40 days per year to stay up to date with emerging trends and bring new inspiration into JYSK.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

We are looking for a colleague who combines a strong design vision with commercial understanding and the ability to translate creative ideas into successful products across a broad product range.

Ideally, you bring:

  • Solid experience in design, product development, range management or category management within an international retail, brand or lifestyle business, with a strong track record of developing product concepts or collections
  • The ability to define a clear design direction and translate it into practical design briefs and priorities
  • A strong understanding of Scandinavian design, including colours, materials, functionality and visual consistency
  • A data-driven approach to decision-making, using customer insights, sales data and profitability to guide design choices
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships and create alignment across functions
  • Experience in leading and developing colleagues, setting clear priorities and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development
  • Fluency in English and confidence in presenting design concepts and recommendations to different stakeholders

Additional Information

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact EVP Purchasing, Martin Amstrup Bang at +45 2540 8402.

We encourage you to attach a portfolio showcasing relevant design work, collections, concepts or projects that demonstrate your design approach and experience. The portfolio can be uploaded together with your CV or shared via a link in your application.

There is no need to write a traditional cover letter when applying for a job.

Instead, when you click “I’m interested/Apply”, you will have the option to write a brief message to the hiring team. If you wish, you can use this space to share your motivation for applying or highlight anything else you feel is relevant.

ABOUT US

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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Skills Required

  • Experience in design, product development, range management, or category management within an international retail, brand, or lifestyle business
  • Track record of developing product concepts or collections
  • Ability to define design direction and translate it into practical design briefs and priorities
  • Strong understanding of Scandinavian design, including colors, materials, functionality, and visual consistency
  • Data-driven decision-making using customer insights, sales data, and profitability
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Experience leading and developing colleagues
  • Fluency in English
  • Portfolio showcasing relevant design work, collections, concepts, or projects

JYSK Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JYSK and has not been reviewed or approved by JYSK.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Monthly sales bonuses, team bonuses, and holiday or Christmas payments are highlighted in several locations, which can help offset lower base pay in some roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Germany advertises 30 vacation days and additional paid days, indicating relatively strong leave benefits in certain countries.
  • Retirement Support — UK materials mention a workplace pension and life assurance up to four times salary, suggesting solid retirement and protection provisions for eligible employees.

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The Company
HQ: Brabrand
31,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

JYSK Group is a global retail chain of stores and online shopping sites, part of the Lars Larsen Group. As one of the largest and fastest-growing retailers in Europe, it offers diverse consumer goods and career opportunities.

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