Job Requisition ID: 158987

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

Responsible for the graphic/communication planning, preparation, and implementation in IKEA small stores and secure that they are in line with the IKEA concept, standards, and regional guidelines for IKEA Dalma

What you will do

COMMERCIAL

• Use graphic communication competence to strengthen the uniqueness and consistency of the IKEA identity in store communication by applying the principles of IKEA concept, visual and verbal identity.
• Plan, implement and evaluate store communication to ensure that it conveys the benefits of the IKEA Concept as well as completes and enhances range presentation by using proven solutions, best practices, guidelines, and regional directions.
• Actively contribute to the department action plan with initiatives that will grow the business and support long- term profitability and successfully execute the agreed plans in close co-operation with other functions.
• Actively contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating store communication strategies that support sales growth, convenient shopping experience and other KPI\'s by using knowledge about life at home and shopping behavior in the local market.
• Act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of your actions on the financial results.
• Secure visual balance and consistency, quality and simplicity, cost-efficiency, and sustainability in producing and implementing store communication.

OPERATIONAL

• Responsible for all the planning, preparation, and implementation of graphics/communication for all projects, activities, vitalities, and other department needs. Ensure that they are planned and implemented with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency using global tools and best practices.
• Responsible for the procurement of materials, supplies and services for the implementation of the graphics and communication and maintenance of the graphics machine and equipment.
• Ensure adequate supply of tools and materials for GD unit with environmental awareness & cost consciousness.
• Ensure that during the implementation, always keep visitors in mind, disruption is minimized and communicate changes when working on the shop floor.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers, Interior Designers, Activity Leader, and other members of the commercial team as and when required, in projects or activities that are planned for the store.
• Support the daily store maintenance and routines to keep the store\xe2\x80\x9d in shape as new\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other functions in the store.

Required Skills to be successful

• Degree / Diploma in Interior or Graphics Designing
• 5 years\' experience within the Communication & Interior Design department in one or more IKEA stores
• 5 years\' solid experience in graphic design advertising agency or retail design studio.
• A passion, curiosity, and understanding of home furnishing, people\'s everyday life at home, retail, graphic design, and communication.
• Creative and commercial visual competence and very good design skills with a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and organize own work to make the most efficient use of time available. Good personal discipline and an ability to work to set deadlines.
• Practical, hands-on approach to work.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative suite) and production tools (e.g., printers, pre-press production and print techniques).
• Fair knowledge of MS programs.
• Driving license is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Self-reliant, motivated, and resilient and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use and take personal initiative and a flexible approach/open to change.
• Enthusiastic about assignments and working with others in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication skills and verbal and written skills in English and Arabic. Ability to explain concepts verbally and by visual interpretation.

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\xe2\x80\xa6

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.

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