Visual Merchandiser | Retail | Fashion | UAE

Job Requisition ID: 161016

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.

Overview of the role:

A Visual Merchandiser Display Stylist has to be tuned in to all areas of popular culture and creativity to bring a fresh perspective to a brand. Will be responsible for presenting products in a way that attracts customers and maximizes sales.

What you will do:

1. Market Trend Display the brand by seasonal trends and be able to mix and match outfits in window/ in-store as per the Company's brand standard.
2. Store Display Standard Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote the brand styling and implementation standard.
3. Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote a specific product or top seller promotion.
4. Coaching store people/ Visual Merchandisers on how products should be displayed on mannequins/torsos in windows/ in-store.
5. Visual Style 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, setting up displays, and graphics, arranging action areas and implementing posters in window/indoor. Operational Effectiveness: For new store openings, the Job holder will be responsible for physically being involved in the placement of graphics and Visual Merchandising displays.

Required Skills:

Required Skills to be successful:
- Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator for computer-aided design work.
- Innovative - Generates suggestions for improving work. Creativity and imagination. A good sense of design, color, style and fashion. Practical skills, such as carpentry and needlework, etc.

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualification and Knowledge:
Education: University Degree graduate preferably in Interior Design, Merchandising, or Fashion.
Minimum Experience: Minimum two years of Visual Merchandising experience in Retail Fashion business.