Visual Merchandiser

The focus of this role will be to create and ensure stores look clean, crisp and attractive with a creative flair, capable of driving sales performance to optimum levels through effective product placement and visual display, in line with Brand guidelines and current trends.

Responsibilities:

1. Involvement and communication in the forward planning and development of the Brand VM monthly guidelines and execution of the stores for their specific areas.
2. To provide guidance to store staff in terms of standards of brand delivery and to provide coaching and feedback to in-house merchandising.
3. Promote brand image whilst complying with Visual Merchandising standards.
4. Conceptualizing Brands Standards within windows and stores in line with Brand requirements and local events.
5. Receive feedback and ongoing evaluation on ideas and possess the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management and external stakeholders.
6. To be Sale and Brand focused whilst being constantly mindful of the necessity to be cost sensitive, where suitable.
7. Coach/guide the store personnel about the importance of visual merchandising/awareness.
8. To visit all stores/concessions on a regular basis in order to ensure that the Brand concept is being correctly implemented and communicated within the correct necessary timeframes.
9. To develop, maintain and monitor an inventory management system that would include the necessary equipment i.e. mannequins, props, etc.
10. To review current VM equipment inventory on a regular basis and communicate and feedback to the VM manager.
11. Responsibility to manage cost and purchase of VM props through sourcing suppliers in and around the UAE, or where necessary.
12. Responsibility to provide a presentation to store managers regarding the appropriate VM for the individual stores for new collection launches and special events.
13. To assist in store openings with regards to the ordering, tracking, layout and execution.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 3-5 years experience within the VM or fine arts field.
2. Intermediate – Advanced skills across the MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
3. Fluent in English with Arabic knowledge an asset.
4. Creative flair.
5. Budget management.
6. Training and development.
7. Communication.
8. Knowledge of current trends.
9. Ability to work to a brief whilst showing unique creativity.
10. Taking ownership.

About The Company:

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion is a subsidiary company within the Majid Al Futtaim Ventures portfolio, part of the Majid Al Futtaim Holding. In partnership with internationally renowned designer Liz Claiborne, MAF Fashion’s portfolio boasts brands such as Jane Norman, Monet, Mexx, Fat Face, Liz Claiborne, Juicy Couture and Hoss Intropia. MAF Fashion has approximately 90 retail outlets across the Middle East comprising of stand alone stores as well as store within store concepts.