Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager - Al-Futtaim Retail - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 156,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with internationally recognized retail brands

Creative and collaborative work culture

Career growth within a diversified retail portfolio

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking an Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager in Dubai to drive engaging retail presentations across multiple stores. This role will focus on developing high-impact visual merchandising plans that strengthen brand identity and boost sales performance.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Visual Merchandising or a related field, has at least 2 years of experience in retail fashion, and possesses strong creative skills. Join us to contribute to innovative retail environments and grow in a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of visual merchandising experience within retail fashion, watches, or jewelry.
• Strong creative portfolio demonstrating innovative visual design skills.
• Ability to analyze sales reports and apply insights to merchandising strategies.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement creative visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand standards.
• Maintain store display consistency across multiple retail locations.
• Design window displays, interior layouts, promotional features, and seasonal visual updates.
• Monitor merchandising costs and manage execution within approved budgets.
• Provide visual merchandising training to store teams.
• Research lifestyle, demographic, and design trends to enhance strategies.
• Coordinate with Retail Executives, Showroom Managers, Brand Managers, Marketing teams, and Merchandisers.
• Oversee production of visual materials and supervise installations.
• Create sketches and floor plans for visual concepts.
• Analyze sales performance and customer insights to optimize presentation.

Skills

Multi-store visual merchandising management

Creative retail display design

Seasonal campaign execution

Brand presentation strategy

Budget monitoring and cost control

Trend analysis and market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Visual training and team development

Education

University degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Fashion or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Advanced PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager in Dubai, UAE drives creative retail presentation strategies across multiple store locations. This role focuses on developing and implementing high-impact visual merchandising plans that enhance customer engagement, strengthen brand identity, and increase retail sales performance while ensuring consistency with corporate guidelines.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Retail

Function: Visual-Display Merchandising

Salary: 10,000-14,000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement creative visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand standards
• Maintain store display consistency across multiple retail locations
• Design window displays, interior layouts, promotional features, and seasonal visual updates
• Monitor merchandising costs and manage execution within approved budgets
• Provide visual merchandising training to store teams to ensure brand consistency
• Research lifestyle, demographic, and design trends to enhance merchandising strategies
• Coordinate with Retail Executives, Showroom Managers, Brand Managers, Marketing teams, and Merchandisers
• Oversee production of visual materials and supervise display installations
• Create sketches and floor plans for visual concepts and source required materials from suppliers
• Analyze sales performance and customer insights to optimize product presentation

Ideal Profile

• University degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Fashion, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of visual merchandising experience within retail fashion, watches, or jewelry
• Strong creative portfolio demonstrating innovative visual design skills
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and advanced PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze sales reports and apply insights to merchandising strategies
• Strong coordination and communication skills

Skills Set

• Multi-store visual merchandising management
• Creative retail display design
• Seasonal campaign execution
• Brand presentation strategy
• Budget monitoring and cost control
• Trend analysis and market research
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Visual training and team development

Why Join Us

• Work with internationally recognized retail brands
• Contribute to high-impact visual retail environments
• Opportunity to lead multi-location merchandising initiatives
• Creative and collaborative work culture
• Career growth within a diversified regional retail portfolio

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Retail represents globally renowned brands across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, including IKEA, ACE, Toys R Us, Marks and Spencer, Zara, Mango, and other leading international retailers. With decades of regional expertise and a strong brand portfolio, the company continues to deliver innovative retail experiences while fostering professional development and operational excellence across its diverse markets.