Planogram Designer

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai seeks a skilled designer to create technical drawings and oversee the production of Point of Sale Materials (POSM). The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in AutoCAD design and 3D visualization and will manage project timelines, ensuring high-quality production standards. This role requires close collaboration with creative teams and vendors, making it essential to balance innovation with feasibility in design execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AutoCAD design and technical drawing.
• Hands-on experience with production oversight and quality checks.
• Ability to translate creative briefs into technical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Create precise technical drawings and 3D renderings.
• Oversee production follow-up and quality assurance.
• Coordinate timelines and installations for projects.

Skills

AutoCAD design

3D visualization

Technical drawing

Collaboration

Production follow-up

Tools

SAP

Excel

Ticketing System

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

Role Summary

The role is responsible for creating precise technical drawings 3D renderings and visualizations of POSM (Point of Sale Materials) and experiential elements in alignment with campaign briefs and marketing activations. This role requires translating creative concepts into accurate production-ready designs that meet both functional and aesthetic standards.

In addition to design execution the role oversees production follow-ups including reviewing and validating samples to ensure compliance with specifications. The role also involves coordinating with vendors for material selection cost evaluation and feasibility checks while ensuring production quality is maintained.

The role plays a key role in project management by monitoring timelines following up on installations and ensuring that all POSM and experience elements are delivered and installed on time up to standard and aligned with the campaign vision.

Accountabilities

1. Accuracy & Technical Excellence
   • Deliver error‑free technical drawings and 3D renderings that meet design and production specifications.
   • Develop detailed AutoCAD drawings and 3D models for POSM and campaign experiences.
   • Ensure all drawings align with brand guidelines structural requirements and campaign briefs.
   • Maintain up-to-date drawing files and documentation for seamless project execution.
2. Creative Translation of Campaign Briefs
   • Transform marketing and creative briefs into practical production‑ready design outputs.
   • Interpret campaign concepts into technical drawings and visualizations.
   • Collaborate with marketing and design teams to balance creativity with feasibility.
   • Provide innovative yet functional design solutions that elevate campaign experiences.
3. Production Oversight & Quality Assurance
   • Review production prototypes and physical samples for accuracy.
   • Flag deviations and recommend corrective actions to vendors.
   • Conduct quality checks during and after production to ensure alignment with approved designs.
4. Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
   • Evaluate and recommend vendors based on quality cost and reliability.
   • Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely sample delivery and production.
   • Support cost optimization without compromising design quality.
5. Timeline & Installation Management
   • Track project milestones and monitor deadlines across design‑to‑installation phases.
   • Coordinate with installation teams to ensure accurate execution of designs on site.
   • Provide technical support during installation and resolve design‑related challenges quickly.
6. Collaboration & Communication
   • Act as a bridge between creative marketing production and vendor teams.
   • Clearly communicate technical requirements and specifications to non‑technical stakeholders.
   • Share updates progress reports and design revisions proactively.
   • Contribute to a collaborative workflow that supports cross‑functional success.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• SAP
• Excel
• Ticketing System
• Data Quality Management
• Data Integration
• Master Data Management

Experience

• 35 years of proven experience in AutoCAD design 3D visualization and technical drawing preferably within retail POSM (Point of Sale Materials) events or brand activations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate marketing and creative briefs into accurate technical drawings and 3D renderings.
• Hands‑on experience with production follow‑up including reviewing samples checking specifications and validating quality standards.
• Strong background in working with vendors fabricators and suppliers including evaluating materials cost options and feasibility.
• Experience supporting on‑site installation and execution ensuring timelines and technical requirements are met.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing Visual Merchandising Operations and Brand teams.
• Familiarity with production processes and materials.
• Advantage: Prior work in retail environments exhibitions or large‑scale campaign rollouts.