Graphic Designer - Al-Futtaim 

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, and Adidas. 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.

Job Purpose

Secure that the graphic standards that are implemented in the IKEA store are in line with the IKEA manuals.

Key Accountabilities

• 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).
• 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.
• Be the custodian to sustainability, customer guidance and ways to shop in the store
• Plan, implement and follow up all projects in the store based on work briefs developed by Com& In team
• Partner ComIn team with their projects according to business and ComIn calendar
• Plan and execute any changes to graphic solutions as directed from 1st 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

Job Context

• To represent IKEA brand at the required level
• To maintain store standards to the required level
• To be aware Knowing the content of all relevant IKEA manuals, IKEA Ideas and IKEA toolbox

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Degree / Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture

Experience

Minimum Experience:

• 1-year experience within the Communication & Interior Design department in one or more IKEA stores
• Or min 1- year experience in similar position

Skills

Job-Specific Skills:

• Must have skills in using sign making equipment and preferably experience in working with MacIntosh graphic software
• ADOBE

Behavioural Competencies

• Customer Focussed
• Individual Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Personal Leadership