Visual Merchandiser | Retail | Ted Baker

Job Requisition ID: 175974 

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

• The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining and implementing visual displays in stores, ensuring the most effective visual merchandising guidelines are used for promotional displays and features. Success in this role involves making optimal use of resources and manpower to enhance store aesthetics and engage customers. The role requires constant awareness of product developments and collaborations with suppliers to enhance promotional efforts. Participation in major projects, such as new store openings, is also required.

General

• Maintain store display standards and ensure adherence to company and brand display standards.
• Arrange merchandise, signage, mannequins, furniture, and backdrops according to company and brand standards.
• Dress mannequins for use in displays.
• Remain informed about in-store developments such as new ranges, promotions, and top sellers within each department to ensure adequate merchandising and support.
• Implement promotions in the stores and ensure their effective execution.
• Liaise with signage suppliers and manage in-store promotional graphics.
• Participate physically in the placement of graphics and visual merchandising displays in smaller stores or for major projects such as new store openings.

• Advanced proficiency in design software including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to generate innovative suggestions for improving work.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong creativity and attention to detail.

• University degree in Interior Design, Merchandising, or Fashion.
• Minimum of 2 years of visual merchandising experience in the retail fashion industry.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong communication skills and effective time management abilities.

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…