Graphic Designer, IKEA, Yas Island, Al Futtaim Private Company LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 About Al-Futtaim Private Company LLC

 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

About Al-Futtaim IKEA

 

GROWING TOGETHER...

 

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

 

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

 

About You

 

You have the ability to generate new ideas and concepts. You have a passion for home furnishing, retailing, design and how people live at home. You are able to draw, visualise and present ideas. You have the ability to work in a fast retail environment. You are enthusiastic about assignments and working with others in a team.

What’s more, we believe that you have the following knowledge, capabilities and motivation:

Live and share the IKEA values every day

 

• Degree / Diploma in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Interior Design or Architecture
• 4 to 5 years' experience as a Graphic Designer, ideally in retail industry
• 5 years’ relevant experience within the Communication & Interior Design department in one or more IKEA stores
• Must have skills in using sign making equipment and preferably experience in working with MAC graphic software such as Illustrator and InDesign
• Individual Accountability & Continuous Improvement skills
• Personal Leadership & Customer Focused skills
• Teamwork & Collaboration skills

 

About the Role

 

You are responsible for securing that the graphic standards that are implemented in the IKEA store are in line with the IKEA manuals.

 

Key Specific Accountabilities

 

Operational

• Install IKEA Trade Name & Word mark are probably projected and strictly observed as set out in the IKEA Trade Mark Manual and Company Policy document.
• Plan and execute a high level of Graphic solutions by communicating IKEA product features and solutions in all in-store areas.
• Daily and weekly checks made on implementation and application of graphic displays to ensure consist standards and translations are correct (in line with IKEA visual identity. IKEA Trademark and IKEA pricing as described in the IKEA Manual).
• Work with Sales and in store logistics by following the work brief process in planning and implementing graphic solutions to support the stores set sales targets and activity calendar.
• Implement graphic communication (notice board, usage of IKEA furnishing in Offices, signage & Posters) to all sales support areas and non-customers areas in order to maintain the store in accordance to IKEA standards, so that the perception of visitors to those areas is as strong as in the store

 

Commercial

• Plan and execute any changes to graphic solutions as directed from first GD within the store so that they are in keeping with the store’s current commercial calendar and activities.
• Develop a deep understanding and knowledge of Graphic Com-In related to IKEA manuals, proven ideas and guidelines (continual usages of toolbox for updates from IKEA Sweden) as set out by IKEA System B.V. in order to improve own skill base and competence (use yearly improvement plan set by Com-In Manager)
• Obtain a knowledge of our competitor’s activities, the local market and our customers (communication, marketing adverts and trends in graphic materials) in order to develop awareness of Ikea Customers with the store.

 

PS: Kindly ensure to submit your portfolio when submitting your application online under "other document" attachment.

 

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