Visual Merchandiser UAEN | Retail | Fashion

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 organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

A Visual Merchandiser has to be tuned in to all areas of popular culture and creativity in order to bring a fresh perspective to a brand. You would be responsible for presenting products in a way that attracts customers and maximizes sales. You could be based at head office or in a store. Travel to different markets and stores to set up displays and give training.

What you will do

• Display the brand by seasonal trends and to be able to mix and match outfits in window/in store as per the Company’s brand standard
• Display window and in store mannequins/torsos to promote the brand’s styling and implementation standard
• Display window and in store mannequins/torsos to promote a specific product or top seller promotion
• Drawing designs and plans by hand or computer
• Deciding how to use space and lighting creatively
• Creating visual merchandising packs to send to each market/store
• Giving feedback to head office and buying teams
• Setting up displays, graphics, arranging action areas and implementation of posters in window/indoor
• Coaching store people/VMs on how products should be displayed on mannequins/torsos in window/in store
• New store openings, the Job holder will be responsible for physically being involved in the placement of graphics and VM displays.

Required Skills to be successful

• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction
• Translates concepts and information into images
• Good knowledge of MS Office Applications, especially PowerPoint presentation

What equips you for the role

Minimum Qualification and Knowledge

Education: University Degree graduate preferably Interior Design, Merchandising, or Fashion

At least 2 years of Visual Merchandise experience in Retail Fashion business

• Highly organized, attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Work under pressure
• Pro-active and flexible
• Able to handle numerous tasks at one time and prioritize them effectively
• Advanced skills in MS Office PowerPoint presentation
• Interpersonal skills ability to interact professionally with high level executives on regular basis
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as third party vendors
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality