Industrial Designer jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are looking for a Retail Design Executive to join our local market team on a contractual basis. This role requires a design background and hands-on experience to support in retail design permanent projects at the point of sale.

You will assist in permanent visibility projects — from technical drawings and material selection to installation and maintenance — for Puig brands in perfumeries and department stores, including Carolina Herrera, Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Penhaligon's, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Byredo, and more.

If you are passionate about crafting impactful retail experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

• Execute permanent wholesale projects from design to installation.
• Maintain close relations with the brands and global retail teams, collaborating on projects. Review and challenge brand teams to deliver designs aligned with market and retailer needs.
• Prepare detailed project briefs for brand design teams, including all necessary information.
• Ensure appropriate relationships with suppliers & manufacturers. Monitor the quality of materials according to brand standards and ensure excellent implementation during production and installation.
• Develop merchandising guidelines for new stands.
• Report installations with professional pictures to the brand after completion.
• Keep track of counter maintenance to ensure optimal implementation over time and address any durability risks.
• Coordinate fixture roll-out and semi-personalization projects in perfumery chains.
• Coordinate Permanent VM updates across Retail & Wholesale doors.
• Forecast POSM materials for permanent spaces.
• Monitor costs of permanent and temporary installations within budget and ROI parameters.

• Design & technical skills, including understanding of layout planning and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality execution of installations and maintenance of visual elements at the point of sale.
• Stakeholder collaboration skills, working cross-functionally with marketing, commercial teams, and external vendors.
• An understanding of luxury and beauty brands, retail environments, and travel retail dynamics is an advantage.
• Problem-solving & adaptability skills to anticipate challenges, troubleshoot on-site, and adapt to changing project requirements.