Graphic Communication Group Leader | IKEA | Mall of Arabia

Job Requisition ID: 171518 

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. 

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:
Secure that the graphic standards that are implemented in the IKEA store are in line with the IKEA manuals.

What you will do:

• Set goals for communication in the store with Com&In manager according to business calendar
• Be the custodian to sustainability, customer guidance and ways to shop in the store
• Plan, implement and follow up all projects in the store based on work briefs developed by Com& In team
• Deliver high quality graphic solutions throughout the store

• Ensure that all graphic communication supports the IKEA visual Identity, IKEA trademark and IKEA pricing as described in the IKEA manuals
• Maintain a high level of know how regarding the software and hardware used to produce all graphic communication
• Ensure adequate supply of tools and material with environmental awareness

• Get involved in other projects relating to activities that are carried out in the store
• This may include rebuilding business area, based on feedback from range relating to changed priorities, or poor performance of the area.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers and the Interior Designers as and when required, in projects or activities that are planned for the store

• Create plan and goal to have high competency among the team and build a strong team that Is based on teamwork
• Ensure that all graphic designers have receive the necessary training in safety and security aspects related to the use of this equipment so they are able to follow the rules and regulations and prevent accidents.
• Make sure all graphic designers have been properly trained including development programs to secure the store performance and succession needs.
• Be involved in the recruitment of the graphic designers; ensure the vacancies are filled as soon as they arise and the right candidates are hired in the vacant positions
• Ensure positive results in the employee survey and taking action in the areas where the satisfaction is low
• Train one GD to become successor

What you will need:

• Degree / Diploma in Applied arts – Graphic design
• 5 years’ experience similar experience OR within the Communication & Interior Design department in one or more IKEA stores
• Leading a team or project leader and working with multiple stakeholders
• MacIntosh graphic software
• Use of creative cloud software (InDesign, illustrator, PSD, and other graphics software to ensure job is fully done)

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.
 
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…

About Al-Futtaim IKEA

GROWING TOGETHER...

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.