Interior Designer | IKEA Abu Dhabi

One of the companies bearing Al-Futtaim name is IKEA. IKEA is the world's largest home furniture store, founded in Sweden over 60 years ago. Our operations around the world are constantly increasing with new stores and markets added to the success story. At IKEA, not only is our furniture down to earth, straightforward, and inspiring, but so is our work ethics. Despite being the leading home furnishing retail franchisee across the world, we at IKEA still give you the room to grow! At IKEA, creating a better everyday life for the many isn't only our vision, it's our way of life!

Job Responsibilities

The Interior Designer is responsible for the planning and coordination in regards to homes, room settings, vignettes, compacts, studios, launch areas, and support/service areas. This role also works in partnership with the Sales Department to execute the store commercial strategies. Other key responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring the integrity of the IKEA concept and brand
2. Planning and executing displays to efficiently communicate a complete IKEA product range, prices, and sales methods
3. Supporting the planning and implementation of the store commercial calendar
4. Maintaining all areas in the store in accordance with IKEA standards
5. Following IKEA manuals to produce functional home furnishing solutions within the store

Qualifications

To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

1. A proven ability to visualize, design, and communicate home furnishing and retail solutions
2. Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics
3. A proven commitment to high-quality execution within limited time frames
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Ability to utilize illustrative methods of communication
6. Strong drafting, space planning, interior, and architectural design skills
7. Experience and knowledge in designing effective commercial and residential lighting solutions
8. Proficiency with design-related software programs (AutoCAD), MS Office