Visual Merchandiser - IKEA Home Furnishing
Posted date [2026-09-25]
(ID: 52491)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Visual Merchandiser - IKEA Home FurnishingJob Snapshot
Role: Visual Merchandiser - IKEA Home Furnishing
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Visual-Display Merchandising
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in retail interior design or visual merchandising
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim is hiring a Visual Merchandiser - IKEA Home Furnishing in Dubai, UAE to develop and implement inspiring store displays that reflect IKEA\'s visual identity, commercial priorities, and home furnishing approach. The role combines visual merchandising, retail interior design, commercial coordination, and store presentation, requiring close collaboration with Interior Design, Sales, and In-Store Logistics teams to deliver practical and engaging customer-facing solutions.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Visual-Display Merchandising
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Overview of the Role
The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining a consistent and effective visual expression throughout the
store in line with IKEA standards and guidelines. The position focuses on translating commercial priorities and home furnishing ideas into displays that inspire customers while protecting the integrity of the IKEA concept and brand.
Success requires creative visual thinking, attention to detail, strong execution, and the ability to coordinate display activities with multiple store teams.
What You Will Do
* Plan and coordinate visual merchandising for accessory shops, shop windows, activity podiums, perimeter breaks, self-serve areas, the Swedish Food Market, and Exit Cafe.
* Apply IKEA manuals and guidelines when developing functional home furnishing display solutions.
* Protect the integrity of the IKEA concept and ensure the store\'s visual presentation remains consistent with brand standards.
* Coordinate with the 1st Interior Designer so display solutions support current commercial activities.
* Work alongside Sales and In-Store Logistics teams on projects and sales-steering activities.
* Apply IKEA display solutions and sales methods when implementing commercial initiatives.
* Support planning and execution of the store\'s commercial calendar.
* Develop display solutions that are cost-effective, safe, and environmentally responsible.
* Ensure visual merchandising activities comply with applicable local legislation.
* Maintain detailed knowledge of home furnishing solutions and the local market.
* Deliver visual merchandising work to a high standard within required timelines.
What You Bring
The role requires the ability to visualize, develop, and communicate creative home furnishing and retail solutions. You should have a strong eye for aesthetics and detail, combined with the discipline to translate design concepts into practical store displays.
Customer focus and teamwork are important, as visual merchandising activities require regular coordination with commercial, design, sales, and logistics colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture.
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in retail interior design or visual merchandising.
* Proven ability to visualize and design home furnishing and retail solutions.
* Ability to communicate design and display concepts effectively.
* Strong attention to detail and aesthetics.
* Commitment to high-quality execution within time constraints.
* Effective teamwork and customer focus.
About Al-Futtaim Retail
Al-Futtaim Retail is part of Al-Futtaim\'s long-established regional business and works with international brands including IKEA, ACE, Marks and Spencer, and the Inditex Group. Its retail activities extend across MENA and Southeast Asia and include continued investment in customer experience, digital innovation, AI capabilities, and loyalty platforms.
Al-Futtaim is headquartered in Dubai and operates across more than 20 countries through automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health businesses. With more than 40000 employees, the Group represents over 200 international brands.
Success requires creative visual thinking, attention to detail, strong execution, and the ability to coordinate display activities with multiple store teams.
What You Will Do
* Plan and coordinate visual merchandising for accessory shops, shop windows, activity podiums, perimeter breaks, self-serve areas, the Swedish Food Market, and Exit Cafe.
* Apply IKEA manuals and guidelines when developing functional home furnishing display solutions.
* Protect the integrity of the IKEA concept and ensure the store\'s visual presentation remains consistent with brand standards.
* Coordinate with the 1st Interior Designer so display solutions support current commercial activities.
* Work alongside Sales and In-Store Logistics teams on projects and sales-steering activities.
* Apply IKEA display solutions and sales methods when implementing commercial initiatives.
* Support planning and execution of the store\'s commercial calendar.
* Develop display solutions that are cost-effective, safe, and environmentally responsible.
* Ensure visual merchandising activities comply with applicable local legislation.
* Maintain detailed knowledge of home furnishing solutions and the local market.
* Deliver visual merchandising work to a high standard within required timelines.
What You Bring
The role requires the ability to visualize, develop, and communicate creative home furnishing and retail solutions. You should have a strong eye for aesthetics and detail, combined with the discipline to translate design concepts into practical store displays.
Customer focus and teamwork are important, as visual merchandising activities require regular coordination with commercial, design, sales, and logistics colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture.
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in retail interior design or visual merchandising.
* Proven ability to visualize and design home furnishing and retail solutions.
* Ability to communicate design and display concepts effectively.
* Strong attention to detail and aesthetics.
* Commitment to high-quality execution within time constraints.
* Effective teamwork and customer focus.
About Al-Futtaim Retail
Al-Futtaim Retail is part of Al-Futtaim\'s long-established regional business and works with international brands including IKEA, ACE, Marks and Spencer, and the Inditex Group. Its retail activities extend across MENA and Southeast Asia and include continued investment in customer experience, digital innovation, AI capabilities, and loyalty platforms.
Al-Futtaim is headquartered in Dubai and operates across more than 20 countries through automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health businesses. With more than 40000 employees, the Group represents over 200 international brands.
