Graphic Designer - Store Communication

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim is looking for a Graphic Designer - Store Communication in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This full-time role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong skills in visual communication and extensive experience in creating effective in-store graphics.

The candidate will support retail graphics that enhance customer experience, ensuring all signage and displays meet IKEA standards. The opportunity includes exposure to best practices in a vibrant retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the Communication and Interior Design department of IKEA stores.
• Strong experience using Macintosh graphic software.
• Good understanding of IKEA manuals, guidelines, and graphic communication toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-quality in-store graphic solutions that highlight product features.
• Ensure correct use of IKEA visual identity in line with company policy.
• Create graphic communication for various store communication points.

Skills

Graphic design

IKEA store communication

Visual communication

Macintosh graphic software

Sign-making equipment

Retail graphic displays

Customer-focused design

Education

Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing, Architecture, Graphic Design, or related

Tools

Macintosh graphic software

Sign-making equipment

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Graphic Designer - Store Communication
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Graphic Design
• Experience: 5 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Graphic Designer - Store Communication in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full-time opportunity in the Retail industry for an experienced IKEA store graphics professional with strong skills in visual communication, brand standards, signage, in-store displays, and customer-focused graphic solutions. The role supports store sales by planning and executing clear, attractive, and brand-consistent graphics that communicate product features, guide customers, and improve the overall shopping experience.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented graphic designer who understands IKEA graphic manuals, store communication standards, Macintosh design software, sign-making equipment, and the importance of maintaining strong visual consistency across customer and non-customer areas.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Retail
• Salary: 9000-15000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Graphic Designer - Store Communication will help strengthen the IKEA customer journey by creating and maintaining effective in-store graphic communication. The role connects design, sales, logistics, and commercial activities to ensure that signage, posters, notice boards, product communication, and campaign graphics are accurate, visually strong, and aligned with IKEA standards. By keeping displays clear and engaging, the position contributes to better customer understanding, improved store navigation, and stronger retail performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure correct use of the IKEA trade name, word mark, and visual identity in line with the IKEA Trademark Manual and company policy.
• Plan and execute high-quality in-store graphic solutions that highlight IKEA product features, benefits, and home furnishing ideas.
• Create graphic communication for sales areas, support areas, staff areas, signage, posters, notice boards, and other store communication points.
• Conduct regular daily and weekly checks to confirm that graphic displays are accurate, properly translated, updated, and aligned with IKEA standards.
• Work closely with sales and in-store logistics teams to plan graphic solutions that support store sales targets and the commercial activity calendar.
• Implement updates and changes to graphic communication based on instructions from the Graphic Communication Leader.
• Support store activities, seasonal campaigns, product launches, and commercial priorities with clear and effective visual communication.
• Use IKEA manuals, guidelines, ideas, and graphic toolboxes to maintain high standards and improve technical competence.
• Monitor competitor activities, local retail trends, customer communication styles, and market developments to improve in-store awareness.
• Maintain high standards for graphic execution, installation quality, brand consistency, and customer readability across the store.
• Use sign-making equipment and Macintosh graphic software to produce accurate and professional store communication materials.

Ideal Profile

• Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing, Architecture, Graphic Design, or a related creative discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the Communication and Interior Design department of IKEA stores.
• Strong experience using Macintosh graphic software.
• Skilled in using sign-making equipment and graphic production tools.
• Good understanding of IKEA manuals, guidelines, concepts, and graphic communication toolbox.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to maintain high store presentation standards.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team goals and commercial priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication, teamwork, planning, and execution skills.

Skills Set

• Graphic design
• IKEA store communication
• In-store signage
• Visual communication
• Retail graphic displays
• Macintosh graphic software
• Sign-making equipment
• Poster design
• Notice board communication
• Product feature communication
• Brand identity compliance
• Store standards checking
• Sales support graphics
• Commercial activity execution
• Retail trend awareness
• Customer-focused design

Why Join Us

This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow in Dubai's retail and home furnishing sector while working on practical graphic communication that directly shapes the customer experience. The position offers exposure to IKEA brand standards, commercial activity planning, store presentation, sales support, and creative retail execution within a professional and customer-focused environment.