Visual Merchandiser Assistant | Retail | M&S | UAE

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) is looking for a Visual Merchandising Assistant in Dubai. The role involves implementing the M S brand image and ensuring visual consistency for an inspirational shopping experience.

The ideal candidate should have a graduate degree in Fashion, three years of experience in visual merchandising within a fashion retail brand, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing merchandising strategies, creating visual displays, and training staff on visual standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a Visual Merchandising position within a fashion retail brand.
• Ability to communicate effectively with retail staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the M S brand image in-store for visual consistency.
• Design, develop, and manage the visual aesthetics of the store and its merchandise.
• Contribute to advertising and marketing strategies by executing merchandising strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Visual merchandising principles

Fashion awareness

Education

Graduate degree in Fashion or a related field

Fashion degree or diploma

Job description

The Visual Merchandising Assistant is tasked with implementing and maintaining the M S brand image in-store, ensuring visual consistency and providing customers with an inspirational shopping experience. Reporting to the Store Manager and working closely with the Senior Visual Merchandiser and Commercial Department Managers, the role involves designing, developing, and managing the visual aesthetics of the store and its merchandise. The assistant contributes to the store’s advertising, marketing, and sales strategies by executing merchandising strategies, creating visual displays, and managing merchandise handling, replenishment, and inventory control, thus contributing to store profitability.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the M S brand image in-store, ensuring visual consistency for an inspirational shopping experience.
• Design, develop, and manage the visual aesthetics of the store and its merchandise.
• Contribute to advertising, marketing, and sales strategies by executing merchandising strategies.
• Create visual displays and manage merchandise handling, replenishment, and inventory control.
• Follow the Visual Merchandising Guidelines and ensure they are rolled out across the store.
• Implement well-styled mannequins in line with the styling policy.
• Use appropriate styling techniques and the correct visual elements to aid customer segmentation.
• Ensure excellent visual standards across all Business Units and Windows of the store.
• Help the Senior Visual Merchandiser and store teams implement seasonal launches and events promptly and on brand.
• Be aware of store and company best sellers.
• Maintain awareness of competitor activities and trends within Visual Merchandising.
• Educate and train Sales staff to ensure VM is in line with standards.
• Maintain and adhere to the VM checklist.
• Liaise daily with the Visual Merchandiser for updates on VM processes and requirements.
• Deliver design primarily for POS, Windows, and VM as required by the business.
• Demonstrate proficiency in visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Exhibit strong communication skills for training and collaboration.
• Show keen awareness of fashion trends and competitor activities.
• Execute styling policies and adhere to brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Fashion or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a Visual Merchandising position within a fashion retail brand.
• Fashion degree or diploma.
• Ability to communicate effectively with retail staff at all levels.