Senior Visual Merchandising Associate - Harvey Nichols - UAE

Al Tayer Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Group seeks a Senior Visual Merchandising Associate for Bloomingdale's Home at Dubai Mall. The role leads VM strategy, creates impactful displays, and mentors junior staff to uphold brand standards across luxury retail environments.

You will collaborate with store leadership, interior designers, and marketing to optimize layouts, ensure campaign fidelity, and elevate the in-store customer experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in VM/merchandising
• Graduate with tertiary qualifications in fine or commercial arts
• Excellent visual storytelling aligned with brand identity
• Willingness to work outside office hours and on weekends
• Creative with a passion for retail and trends insight

Responsibilities

• Visual Merchandising Strategy: Develop and implement strategic VM plans aligned with campaigns
• Display Creation and Execution: Design and set up innovative displays
• Leadership and Mentorship: Guide junior VM team members
• Store Layout and Design: Collaborate to optimize layout and product placement
• Brand Identity and Compliance: Ensure visual elements follow brand guidelines
• Market Trends and Insights: Stay informed on industry trends
• Seasonal and Promotional Changes: Plan seasonal displays and coordinate with marketing
• Fixture and Prop Management: Oversee VM fixtures and props
• Visual Communication: Create signage and promotional materials
• Collaboration and communication: Align VM with promos and product launches

Skills

VM/merchandising

Creative

Attention to detail

Night shifts

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Fine or commercial arts

Job description

Senior Visual Merchandising Associate - Bloomingdale's Home, Dubai Mall

About Us

At Al Tayer Insignia, your career is more than a job — it’s a journey into the heart of luxury retail. For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with the world’s most iconic brands, creating award-winning retail experiences across our boutiques, department stores, and leading online platforms. With stores and outlets across the GCC and a truly seamless omnichannel presence, we bring style, innovation, and heritage together. Here, you’ll join a diverse, customer obsessed, passionate team that celebrates creativity, values individuality, and empowers you to grow. Join us on our journey, reimagining fashion and redefining the meaning of luxury in the region.

Job Description

The Senior Visual Merchandising Associate is a key role within the VM department, responsible for leading and executing visual merchandising strategies to enhance the overall presentation of products and promote brand image. This position involves creating captivating displays, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior visual merchandisers. The Senior Visual Merchandising Associate plays a crucial role in driving sales, maintaining brand consistency, and elevating the customer shopping experience.

Responsibilities

• Visual Merchandising Strategy: Develop and implement strategic visual merchandising plans aligned with the brand's overall business objectives following the same thematic and concept of each ongoing campaign.
• Display Creation and Execution: Design and set up innovative displays to showcase products, utilizing creative techniques, props, and visual elements to attract and engage customers.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior visual merchandising team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent execution of visual standards across all locations.
• Store Layout and Design: Collaborate with store managers and interior designers to optimize store layout, traffic flow, and product placement to maximize customer engagement and sales.
• Brand Identity and Compliance: Ensure all visual elements are consistent with the brand's identity and guidelines, maintaining a cohesive visual representation across different channels.
• Market Trends and Insights: Stay informed about industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies, incorporating this knowledge into the visual merchandising approach.
• Seasonal and Promotional Changes: Plan and execute seasonal and promotional displays, coordinating with marketing and sales teams to align with upcoming campaigns and events.
• Fixture and Prop Management: Oversee and maintain the visual merchandising materials, fixtures, and props.
• Visual Communication: Create visually impactful signage, banners, and promotional materials to support marketing initiatives and enhance in-store communication.
• Collaboration and communication: act as a bridge between the Visual Merchandising manager, design, and sales teams to align visual merchandising strategies with promotional activities and product launches.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate in any discipline with tertiary qualifications in fine or commercial arts

Experience

• 3- 5 years’ experience in VM/merchandising role

Functional Skills

• Computer Literacy
• Willingness and ability to work outside office hours and on weekends
• Creative with a passion for retail industry
• Always curious to discover what’s new in the world of Retail
• Methodical and organized approach with deadline achievement essential
• Flexibility in attending business needs through night shifts