Visual Merchandiser – IKEA Dubai Festival City

About the role

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring that the store's visual expression aligns with IKEA's standards and guidelines. This involves planning and implementing creative display solutions, coordinating with teams to ensure alignment with running commercials, and maintaining high standards of store presentation to represent the IKEA brand effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the execution of accessory shops, shop windows, activity podiums, perimeter breaks, self‑serve, Swedish Food Market and Exit Café displays.
• Ensure the integrity of the IKEA concept and brand by adhering to IKEA manuals for functional home furnishing solutions.
• Collaborate with the 1st Interior Designer to ensure display solutions align with commercial activities.
• Work with Sales and In‑Store Logistics teams to implement projects and sales steering activities using IKEA's display solutions and sales methods.
• Support the planning and implementation of the store's commercial calendar.
• Ensure display solutions are cost‑effective, safe, and environmentally friendly, complying with local legislation.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of home furnishing solutions within the local market.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in retail interior design or visual merchandising.
• Proven ability to visualize, design, and communicate home furnishing and retail solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.

Required skills

• Ability to visualize and design innovative home furnishing solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and aesthetics.
• Commitment to high‑quality execution within time constraints.
• Effective customer focus and teamwork abilities.