Visual Merchandiser

Full Time

Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

Job Description:
As the Visual Implementation Coordinator, your primary responsibility is to ensure that the store’s visual expression aligns with IKEA manuals, thereby fully implementing the IKEA Concept.

Job Duties:
Collaborating with the 1st Interior Designer to create functional and inspiring display solutions that align with ongoing commercial activities.
Working alongside Sales and In-Store Logistics teams to efficiently execute projects and daily sales initiatives using IKEA display solutions, communication strategies, and sales techniques.
Assisting in the planning and execution of the store’s commercial calendar.
Ensuring the cost-effectiveness, safety, and environmental sustainability of display solutions in accordance with local regulations.
Researching and staying updated on home furnishing trends and products within the local market.
Planning and coordinating the setup of accessory shops, shop windows, activity podiums, perimeter breaks, self-serve areas, Swedish Food Market displays, and Exit Café displays within the IKEA store.
Upholding the integrity of the IKEA concept and brand by adhering to IKEA manuals to create functional home furnishing solutions within the store.

Skills Needed:
Proficiency in conceptualizing, designing, and effectively conveying home furnishing and retail concepts.
Strong attention to detail coupled with a discerning sense of aesthetics.
Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality solutions within tight deadlines.
Customer-centric approach, with a focus on individual responsibility, ongoing improvement, personal leadership, and collaboration within a team environment.

Qualifications for the Role:
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketchup, with a mandatory background in design.
Familiarity with Revit is advantageous.
Experience in visual merchandising (VM) or interior design within either a retail or agency setting.