Interior Designer | Retail | IKEA Jebel Ali

Job Requisition ID: 181568 

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 the visual presentation of the IKEA product range within the Furniture Showroom. This includes planning and implementing design projects, ensuring displays are in line with IKEA standards, and providing creative and commercially viable furnishing solutions. The role requires maintaining the showroom to enhance the customer experience and support sales performance, while also collaborating with Visual Merchandisers and engaging directly with customers to demonstrate home solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in planning in-house projects and 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 correct any damages immediately.
• Support the planning and implementation of the store commercial calendar.
• Maintain all areas in the store according to IKEA standards.
• Follow IKEA manuals to produce functional home furnishing solutions within the store.
• Get involved in other store projects, including rebuilding business areas based on feedback.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers as required in store-planned projects or activities.
• Show customers the extension of range coordination, with various ideas for different rooms.
• Plan and decorate room sets to inspire customers and offer home furnishing solutions.
• Assist customers with solutions for their homes.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Excellent design and creative skills.
• Good knowledge of home furnishing, market, social trends, and fashion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Customer-focused with strong teamwork capabilities.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture.
• 3-5 years of experience in relevant areas.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Strong drafting, space planning, interior, and architectural design 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.