Interior Designer | Retail | IKEA DFC

Job Requisition ID: 177960

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

The Interior Designer is responsible for the visual presentation of the IKEA product range within the Furniture Showroom. This role serves a pivotal function in enhancing the store's aesthetic appeal and supporting commercial activities in alignment with IKEA standards. Success requires maintaining showroom quality, assisting with customer satisfaction by offering creative furnishing solutions, and continuous collaboration with Visual Merchandisers.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in planning in-house projects and in preparing drawings and perspectives according to IKEA Concept.
• Implement and maintain all interiors and displays in the showroom.
• Conduct daily inspection of the showroom and ensure that damages are corrected immediately.
• Support the planning and implementation of the store commercial calendar.
• Maintain all areas in the store in accordance with IKEA standards.
• Follow IKEA manuals to produce functional home furnishing solutions within the store.
• Get involved in other projects relating to activities that are carried out in the store from time to time.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers as needed, in projects or activities planned for the store.
• Show customers the extension of the range coordination, and various ideas and proposals for different rooms in the house.
• Plan and decorate the room sets to be inspirational for the customers and offer home furnishing solutions.
• Assist the customer with solutions for their homes.
  
  

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Design and Creative skills.
• Knowledge in home furnishing and market social trends.
• Space planning and architectural design skills.
  
  

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree/Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant area.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong drafting skills.
• Good knowledge in home furnishing, market trends, and fashion.
  
  

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