Mada

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

At Chalhoub Group, we don’t just shape careers — we shape futures. For over seven decades, we have partnered with global luxury brands and built our own to create exceptional experiences across the Middle East. From fashion to beauty, art de vivre to jewellery, we continue to set new standards in luxury, driven by innovation, purpose, and people.

Our transformation into a hybrid luxury retailer has enabled us to reach customers wherever they are — through 950+ stores, digital platforms, and mobile apps. At the heart of this journey lies The Greenhouse, our innovation powerhouse that supports breakthrough ideas and nurtures future-ready ventures across the region and beyond.

With over 16,000 passionate professionals across 8 countries (and expanding into LATAM), Chalhoub Group is proud to be Great Place to Work certified across several markets. Our culture is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, built to empower people to thrive, lead, and make a difference. As a UN Global Compact member and signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, we’re committed to achieving Net Zero by 2040 — because sustainability is not just a value; it’s a responsibility.

About The Program

The MADA National Graduate Programme (NGP) is your launchpad to an impactful career. Designed exclusively for UAE Nationals, this 18-month journey is built to empower, challenge, and shape you into a future leader.

• Phase 1 (9 months): You will explore the business through three tailored 3-month rotations, giving you multi-dimensional exposure and practical insights.
• Phase 2 (9 months): You’ll dive deeper into a final strategic assignment, gaining leadership experience, solving real-world challenges, and driving meaningful impact.
  
  

You’ll be mentored, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in your potential — because we know the next generation of leaders is already among us.

Focus Area: Creative Marketing

This track will immerse you in the world of creative, social and graphic design, equipping you with the mindset and skills to build powerful, compelling brand stories. From ideation to execution, you'll learn how creativity fuels connection — and how to translate vision into visual impact.

Rotations

Rotation 1: The Greenhouse

To cultivate entrepreneurial capabilities through start-up shadowing, hands-on project coordination, and content creation. You’ll manage projects, analyze applications, and support innovation storytelling and events while working directly with start-ups to build prototypes, conduct market research, and drive performance.

Rotation 2: Corporate Innovation

Two possible tracks will allow you to shape solutions for the future:

• Tech Track: Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts by integrating APIs, setting up data pipelines, and testing agent workflows, while applying QA and CI practices.
• Project Track: Translate problem statements into user-centered prototypes, run user testing, design clean UI in Figma, and track impact through metrics — all while supporting proof-of-concept execution.
  
  

Rotation 3: Fashion & Beauty Innovation

Fashion Innovation: Support content rollout, influencer management, Shopify product optimization, and supplier coordination, ensuring seamless execution of campaigns and launches.

Beauty Innovation: Drive market and business growth by exploring new opportunities, collaborating across marketing, product, and operations, and managing key regional and global partnerships.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Academic background in Fashion Design, Marketing, or Business Management

A go-getter mindset with a passion for creativity and innovation

Motivation to challenge norms, push boundaries, and lead with purpose

Commitment to personal growth and a belief in building something meaningful

Where It Leads

Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll be offered a permanent role at the next career level — the next phase of our Future Leader Journey.

What We Offer

At Chalhoub Group, your aspirations become reality. You’ll experience:

Enriching, real-world assignments

Leadership exposure and mentorship

Development opportunities tailored to your journey

Access to a competitive benefits package including healthcare, child education contributions, remote work flexibility, and exclusive employee discounts

A Pathway for Emirati Graduates

It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, abilities, and perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate, and Delight our customers.

At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity. While we welcome and value all applicants, this opportunity is exclusively open to UAE Nationals, as part of our commitment to nurturing national talent and building future Emirati leaders.