Visual Merchandiser | Beauty Store Design & Creative Projects Dubai, United Arab Emirates Full-time

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Roles and Responsibilities

• Define, design and implement Creative Visual Merchandise Strategy for Beauty Store (s).
• Production management of Window, floor, Store and Interior displays, floorplans, props and Special promotions.
• Identify key messages and set a clear image of end result – through multidisciplined design tools.
• Monitor costs and work within set budgets.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and sourcing of elements, materials and all Visual Merchandise related (other) props – self initiating and accountable attitude.
• Ability to work closely with various business units and departments in order to carry out the Creative directional needs of campaigns.
• Seek out and source the best in class to work and liaise with – Inc. Suppliers /contractors. Other.
• Resourceful and knowledgeable in Creative implementations and ability to see the ‘bigger business picture’.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Create and produce displays, signage, interior/exterior and special promotional displays and opportunities.
• Come up with, revise and present design ideas in conjunction with Team and business unit planners and calendars – both institutional and strategic – with internal and external brands needs alike.
• Create, update and manage Visual Merchandise Guidelines for all Store(s).
• Oversee production, sourcing and ensure clear communication is set against each brief, delivery on time against deadlines being critical.
• Initiate meetings and collaborative huddles in order to decipher work priorities and ensure the rhythms of seasonal works, through attending Store (s) visits.
• Review the market through monitored and tracked visits regularly to be on top of the business needs, sharing reports and updating trackers pertaining to business asks.
• Research and stay ahead of design trends, materials and market lifestyle needs as relevant to role, department – brand (s) – reporting back to business unit opportunities and new ways.
• Regularly conduct Warehouse visits, control of inventory and monitoring of assets – minimal req.quarterly.
• Deliver strong Financial business acumen -related to Budget planning and financial management, through controls and ROI of works as required.
• Supplier and Contractor visits – material checks and sign off of materials for production – sampling – comes under direct remit and accountability.
• Proactively encourage and drive a positive work environment through communication, interactions and written resources for Team, division and with external clientele also.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Act in alignment to organization’s culture, product, image and target market.
• Leadership quality, to assist, align and communicate Goals, Briefs and work-related tasks within team.
• Create Goal plans and manage direct reports KPIs and Development plans, and for self.
• Time management and priority setting against timelines is an essential capability.
• Manage a team of two(+) Visual Merchandising Associates providing leadership and direction.
• Guide, mentor, manage and motivate team-members to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are developed for higher-level roles.

Job Requirements

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• Proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser within retail – ideal Beauty.
• Demonstrate Visual Design skills and strong retail merchandising portfolio.
• Solid experience in field visual, signs, interior displays and space utilization.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Max and other visual design tools.
• Good communicator, with great innovative and creative thinking ability.
• Ability to analyze and see the merchandising results of the business.
• Reporting and tracking ability – presenting briefs and pitches to business unit.

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in the beauty industry.