Job Requisition ID: 161016Established 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 dayOverview 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: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.

Store Display Standard

• Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote the brand styling and implementation standard
• Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote a specific product or top seller promotion.
• Coaching store people/ Visual Merchandisers on how products should be displayed on mannequins/ torsos in windows/ in-store.

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

• New store openings, the Job holder will be responsible for physically being involved in the placement of graphics and Visual Merchandising displays.

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 FashionMinimum Experience:Minimum two years of Visual Merchandising experience in Retail Fashion business.About Al-Futtaim RetailAl-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

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