Interior Designer - Retail Showroom

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking an Interior Designer for its Dubai showroom to translate product ranges into practical room settings that reflect the IKEA Concept. The role balances creativity with showroom maintenance and commercial priorities, supporting customer-facing design solutions in a retail environment.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Interior Design or Architecture with 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, along with strong English communication and collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Three to five years of relevant interior design experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning in-house store projects.
• Prepare drawings and design perspectives according to the IKEA Concept.
• Use AutoCAD to develop layouts and presentation plans.
• Implement and maintain showroom interiors and product displays.
• Inspect the showroom daily and arrange repairs for damage.
• Support the store's commercial calendar and promotional activities.
• Maintain showroom areas according to presentation standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Interior drafting

Space planning

Architectural design

Retail showroom design

IKEA Concept implementation

Room-set planning

Furniture coordination

Product range presentation

Showroom maintenance

Visual merchandising collaboration

Customer design consultation

Education

Bachelor/ Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Snapshot

Interior Designer - Retail Showroom Job Snapshot

* Role: Interior Designer - Retail Showroom * Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates * Industry: Retail * Function: Architecture-Interior Design * Experience: 3-5 years of relevant interior design experience * Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Retail Function: Architecture-Interior Design Salary: AED 7000-11000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Job Requisition ID: 180066

Role Context

The furniture showroom helps customers understand how IKEA products can work together in real homes. This position will translate product ranges into practical and attractive room settings that demonstrate coordinated furniture, accessories and design ideas. Consistent showroom presentation is essential for protecting brand standards and supporting product sales. The designer will therefore balance creativity with daily maintenance, commercial priorities and direct customer assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning in-house store projects.
• Prepare drawings and design perspectives according to the IKEA Concept.
• Use AutoCAD to develop accurate layouts and presentation plans.
• Implement and maintain showroom interiors and product displays.
• Inspect the showroom daily and arrange immediate repairs for damaged areas.
• Support the store 's commercial calendar and planned promotional activities.
• Maintain showroom areas according to IKEA presentation standards.
• Create functional home-furnishing solutions using approved manuals.
• Help rebuild business areas in response to priorities and performance feedback.
• Support Visual Merchandisers during projects and store activities.
• Design and decorate inspirational room settings.
• Coordinate furniture ranges with suitable home accessories.
• Demonstrate furnishing ideas for different areas of the home.
• Assist customers in selecting practical solutions for their living spaces.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a degree or diploma in Interior Design or Architecture and possess three to five years of relevant professional experience. Strong drafting, space planning and interior architectural design capabilities are required. Applicants must be proficient in AutoCAD and demonstrate a sound understanding of home-furnishing products, consumer preferences and current social and fashion trends. Excellent written and spoken English, creative judgement and a customer-focused approach are essential. The successful candidate should also work effectively with visual merchandising, sales and store project teams.

Skills Set

• AutoCAD
• Interior drafting
• Space planning
• Architectural design
• Retail showroom design
• IKEA Concept implementation
• Room-set planning
• Furniture and accessory coordination
• Product range presentation
• Showroom inspection and maintenance
• Commercial calendar support
• Home-furnishing trend analysis
• Customer design consultation
• Visual merchandising collaboration

Why Join Us

This position provides hands-on involvement in showroom design, commercial presentation and customer-focused home-furnishing solutions. The designer will work on changing room sets, seasonal activities and store projects rather than focusing on a single design format. Al-Futtaim 's established retail operation offers long-term stability and opportunities to develop practical expertise within an internationally recognised furnishing concept. Collaboration with commercial and visual teams also creates a strong foundation for progression into senior design and merchandising roles.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified, privately held regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. The Group employs more than 35,000 people in over 20 countries and partners with more than 200 international brands.