Interior Designer | Retail | IKEA Yas Mall – Al Futtaim Group

Job Requisition ID: 175782 

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 Arab 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 organization 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 Store Interior Design Co-worker is responsible for creating functional, aesthetic, and commercially viable home furnishing solutions that enhance the IKEA brand’s position as a leader in life at home. Key success factors include understanding local market needs, collaborating with the Com&In team to execute business growth initiatives, and maintaining high-quality and efficient presentation solutions. The role requires a balance of design skills, creativity, and business acumen to develop solutions that exceed customer expectations while optimizing profitability.

What You Will Do:

Design Solutions

• Create home furnishing solutions in room settings, homes, vignettes, and sales support areas that reflect the IKEA identity.
• Gather insights from home visit interviews and translate this knowledge into functional, aesthetic, and commercial solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Contribute to a diverse Showroom matrix that showcases various styles, living situations, and price levels.
• Use global tools and best practices to ensure high quality, efficiency, and cost consciousness in range presentation solutions.
• Stay informed about home furnishing trends to generate creative ideas in workshops.

Collaboration and Business Development

• Contribute to the department action plan with initiatives to grow the business and support long-term profitability.
• Work collaboratively with the Com&In team and other functions to execute agreed plans.
• Respect routines and responsibilities, and act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities.
• Understand the financial impact of actions and make decisions accordingly.
• Consider visitor safety and minimize disruption while working on the shop floor.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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