Graphic Communication Group Leader | IKEA | Mall of Arabia

Job Requisition ID: 171518

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 Graphic Designer Group Leader at IKEA is responsible for securing graphic standards within the store in alignment with IKEA manuals. This role involves setting communication goals, leading sustainability initiatives, and ensuring all graphical elements support the brand's visual identity and pricing strategies. The leader will manage project planning and execution, maintain tool and material supplies with an environmental focus, and uphold operational standards by collaborating with associated teams like Visual Merchandising and Interior Design. A significant focus is placed on team development, safety training, succession planning, and employee engagement to drive store performance.
  
  

What You Will Do:

Commercial

• Set goals for store communication in collaboration with Com&In manager according to business calendar.
• Act as custodian for sustainability, customer guidance, and shopping methods in the store.
• Plan, implement, and follow up on all store projects based on Com&In team work briefs.
• Deliver high-quality graphic solutions throughout the store.
• Ensure graphic communication aligns with IKEA visual identity, trademark, and pricing guidelines according to manuals.
• Maintain expertise in software and hardware utilized for graphic communication production.
• Ensure tools and materials are supplied with environmental awareness.
  
  

Operational

• Participate in other store projects such as rebuilding business areas based on feedback and performance metrics.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers and Interior Designers with store projects and activities as needed.
  
  

People Management & Development

• Create plans and goals to enhance team competency and foster a strong team environment.
• Ensure graphic designers receive necessary training in safety and security to prevent equipment-related accidents.
• Ensure graphic designers are trained and developed for store performance and succession planning.
• Participate in recruiting graphic designers and promptly fill vacancies with qualified candidates.
• Achieve positive results in employee surveys and address areas of dissatisfaction.
• Mentor one graphic designer to become a successor.
  
  

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Ability to lead and manage a creative team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple store projects simultaneously.
  
  

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree/Diploma in Applied Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or Fine Arts.
• 5 years of experience within Communication & Interior Design at IKEA or similar experience.
• Experience leading teams or projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with sign making equipment and Macintosh graphic software.
• Experience with creative cloud software including InDesign, Illustrator, PSD and other graphics software.
  
  

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…

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.