Trade Merchandising Trainee

Careers at UAE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Job summary

Trade Merchandising Trainee based in Dubai, UAE, within the Regional Architecture & Trade Merchandising Team of Parfums Christian Dior orient (PCDO).

Responsibilities include supporting the Project Manager in VM animations, designing popups, adapting guidelines to local briefs, drafting 2D/3D visuals, and assisting in production coordination and stakeholder presentations.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Design.
• Ability to use CAD packages.
• Knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, Office.
• Interest in Retail and Cosmetic Industry.
• Able to communicate in English (written & verbal).
• French or Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trade Merchandising Project Manager in driving design of Trade and VM animations.
• Assist in design of popups, animations & events following brand guidelines.
• Adapt international guidelines to local retailer briefs.
• Draft 2D and 3D models and visuals.
• Support in technical packages, review of technical drawings and details.
• Follow up production, material selection and quality control.
• Create bespoke presentations & opening books to guide stakeholders.
• Assist in adapting generic VM to bespoke POS windows, animation walls, and spaces.
• Assist forecasting of elements based on marketing plan.
• Deploy retail animations according to animation/trade marketing plan.
• Adapt international guidelines for local implementation.

Skills

CAD

Sketchup

Photoshop

Illustrator

Office

English communication

Education

Design degree

Tools

Sketchup

Photoshop

Illustrator

Office

Job description

Trade Merchandising Trainee

Position

Position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is part of the Regional Architecture & Trade Merchandising Team within Parfums Christian Dior orient (PCDO).

Job responsibilities

• Support the Trade Merchandising Project Manager in driving design of Trade and VM animations.
• Assist in design of popups, animations & events following brand guidelines.
• Adapt international guidelines to local retailer briefs.
• Draft 2D and 3D models and visuals.
• Support in technical packages, review of technical drawings and details.
• Follow up production, material selection and quality control.
• Create bespoke presentations & opening books to guide stakeholders.
• Assist in adapting generic VM to bespoke POS windows, animation walls, and spaces.
• Assist forecasting of elements based on marketing plan.
• Deploy retail animations according to animation/trade marketing plan.
• Adapt international guidelines for local implementation.

Profile

• Graduate in Design.
• Ability to use CAD packages.
• Knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, Office.
• Interest in Retail and Cosmetic Industry.
• Able to communicate in English (written & verbal).
• French or Arabic is a plus.
• Keenness to learn and take initiative.

Benefits

• Challenging role in fast‑moving, ambitious environment with daily learning opportunities.
• Competitive package including compensation, benefits and perks.
• Career perspective with worldwide presence and continuous growth within 75 distinguished houses.