Interior Designer | Retail | IKEA Dubai Festival City

Job Requisition ID: 181641

About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview Of The Role:
The Interior Designer is responsible for enhancing the visual presentation of the IKEA product range in the Furniture Showroom. This involves planning and implementing in-store projects and displays according to the IKEA Concept. A focus on providing inspirational and functional home furnishing solutions is crucial, along with ensuring all presentations meet the company standards. Additionally, the role supports the store commercial calendar and assists customers by delivering effective design solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in planning in-house projects and in preparing drawings and perspectives according to the IKEA Concept.
• Implement and maintain all interiors and displays in the showroom.
• Conduct daily inspections of the showroom and ensure that damages are corrected immediately.
• Support the planning and implementation of the store commercial calendar.
• Maintain all areas in the store in accordance with IKEA standards.
• Follow IKEA manuals to produce functional home furnishing solutions within the store.
• Involve in projects relating to activities carried out in the store, such as rebuilding business areas based on feedback or poor performance.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers as required in store projects or activities.
• Show customers the extension of the range coordination, offering ideas and proposals for different rooms.
• Plan and decorate room sets to be inspirational for customers and offer home furnishing solutions.
• Assist customers with solutions for their homes.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Excellent Design & Creative skills
• Good knowledge in home furnishing, market trends, and fashion
• Strong drafting and space planning skills
• Customer Focused and capable of continuous improvement

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture.
• 3-5 years of experience in relevant area.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and strong drafting skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English, with excellent design and creative skills.

About Al-Futtaim Retail

At Al-Futtaim Retail, we are part of a 90-year legacy built on ambition, progress and long-term vision. As one of the region’s leading retail operators, we partner with some of the world’s most trusted brands – including IKEA, ACE, Marks & Spencer and the Inditex Group – bringing global excellence to customers across MENA and Southeast Asia.

We don’t just operate stores; we shape retail experiences. From launching brands like Watsons and Kiabi to our regions for the first time, to investing in digital innovation, AI capabilities, the customer experience and loyalty platforms, we are constantly redefining the future of retail.

With over 100 nationalities spread across more than 10 countries, our strength lies in our diverse and collaborative community. Here, you’re equipped to turn your ambition into action, building the career you want, while helping us move retail forwards.

Join us and be part of The Heart of Tomorrow.