Senior Visual Merchandising Associate - Harvey Nichols - UAE

Al Tayer Group Career site; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale's Home at Dubai Mall seeks a Senior Visual Merchandising Associate to lead VM strategies, create captivating displays, and elevate the brand experience across the flagship store.

You will mentor junior merchandisers, collaborate with store management and design teams, and adapt layouts for campaigns, seasons, and events.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline with tertiary qualifications in fine or commercial arts.
• 3-5 years of VM/merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic VM plans aligned with brand campaigns.
• Design and set up displays to attract customers.
• Mentor junior VM team members and ensure consistent visual standards.
• Collaborate with store managers and interior designers on layout and product placement.
• Ensure visuals align with brand identity across channels.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor strategies.
• Plan seasonal and promotional displays with marketing and sales teams.
• Oversee fixtures and props maintenance.
• Create signage and promotional materials for marketing support.
• Coordinate with VM manager, design, and sales teams on launches.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Willingness to work outside office hrs

Creative with a passion for retail

Always curious about retail trends

Methodical and organized

Night shifts flexibility

Education

Graduate in any discipline with tertiary qualifications in 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