Senior Visual Merchandiser

Company overview

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 organisation 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

A Senior Visual Merchandiser Display Stylist must stay informed about all aspects of popular culture and creativity to bring a fresh perspective to a brand. They 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 and in-store as per the company’s brand standard.

Store display standard
Display window and in-store mannequins and torsos to promote the brand styling and implementation standard.
Display window and in-store mannequins and torsos to promote a specific product or top seller promotion.
Coach store people and visual merchandisers on how products should be displayed on mannequins and torsos in windows and in-store.

Visual style
Draw designs and plans by hand or computer.
Decide how to use space and lighting creatively.
Create visual merchandising packs to send to each market and store.
Set up displays and graphics, arrange action areas and implement posters in window and 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 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.

What equips you for the role

Minimum qualification and knowledge:

Education: University degree graduate preferably in interior design, merchandising, or fashion.

Minimum experience:

Minimum three years of visual merchandising experience in the retail fashion business.
Has experience in a senior, supervisory or team lead role.

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