Graphic Designer – Temporary – IKEA

Job description / Role

Graphic Designer - Temporary - IKEA - Cairo festival City - Egypt

One of the companies bearing Al-Futtaim name is IKEA.

IKEA is the world's largest home furnishings 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 our furniture is 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!Secure that the graphic standards that are implemented in the IKEA store are in line with the IKEA manuals

* Plan and execute a high level of Graphic solutions by communicating IKEA product features and solutions in all in-store areas.
* Daily and weekly checks made on implementation and application of graphic displays to ensure consist standards and translations are correct (in line with IKEA visual identity.
* Work with Sales and in store logistics by following the work brief process in planning and implementing graphic solutions to support the stores set sales targets and activity calendar.
* Implement graphic communication (notice board, usage of IKEA furnishing in Offices, signage & Posters) to all sales support areas and non-customers areas in order to maintain the store in accordance to IKEA standards.
* Plan and execute any changes to graphic solutions as directed from Graphic communication leader within the store so that they are in keeping with the store's current commercial calendar and activities.
* Develop a deep understanding and knowledge of Graphic Com-In related to IKEA manuals, proven ideas and guidelines (continual usages of toolbox for updates from IKEA Sweden) as set out by IKEA System B.V.
* Install IKEA Trade Name & Word mark are probably projected and strictly observed as set out in the IKEA Trade Mark Manual and Company Policy document.

Requirements

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

Job-Specific Skills:

* Must have skills in using sign making equipment and preferably experience in working with Macintosh graphic software, InDesign, illustrator, Photoshop, cutting master, Microsoft office, mailing, printing.

Behavioural Competencies:

* Interpersonal Skills
* Business Acumen
* Problem Solving
* Confident
* Leadership Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

* Degree / Diploma in Graphic Designing

Minimum Experience:

* 2 years' experience within the Graphic Communication related

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.