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Retail Design Assistant - Fix term Contract

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Shiseido

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Design
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need strong project management skills, knowledge of production processes, tech drawing proficiency, supplier experience, design software skills, a relevant degree, and a driver's license.
  • You will manage furniture production, oversee logistics, coordinate with suppliers, ensure brand standards in stores, track budgets, and negotiate to optimize costs.

Requirements

  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Understanding of production processes and materials
  • Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
  • Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in English
  • Knowledge of design software (Photoshop, AutoCAD)
  • Experience in the beauty industry
  • A degree in a relevant field
  • A valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Manage new furniture production / renovations, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
  • Oversee project logistics across the GCC: shipping, customs, mall permits and installations.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, distributors and internal stakeholders for smooth execution.
  • Liaise with retailers for fixture relocations when required.
  • Maintain counter fixtures and ensure adherence to brand guidelines.
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of unit information.
  • Conduct regular store visits to ensure brand standards are met.
  • Obtain quotations, raise POs, and track project budgets.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs.
  • Assist in building and managing the VM budget.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Retail Design Assistant position?

The contract for the Retail Design Assistant position is a fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Dubai, UAE.

Who does the Retail Design Assistant report to?

The Retail Design Assistant reports to the Senior Visual Manager.

What are the main responsibilities of the Retail Design Assistant?

The main responsibilities include managing new furniture production and renovations, overseeing project logistics, coordinating with suppliers, maintaining brand standards, and managing project budgets.

Is experience required for this position?

While experience is valuable, we are open to considering talented individuals with less experience who demonstrate a strong aptitude for the role.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong project management and organizational skills, understanding of production processes and materials, ability to read technical drawings, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in English.

Are there any preferred skills for candidates applying for this role?

Preferred skills include knowledge of design software (Photoshop, AutoCAD), experience in the beauty industry, a degree in a relevant field, and a valid driver's license.

Does the company require regular store visits?

Yes, the Retail Design Assistant is required to conduct regular store visits to ensure brand standards are met.

Will the Retail Design Assistant be involved in budget management?

Yes, the Retail Design Assistant will assist in building and managing the visual merchandising budget, including obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders, and tracking project budgets.

What type of projects will the Retail Design Assistant manage?

The Retail Design Assistant will manage projects related to new furniture production, renovations, fixture relocations, and maintaining counter fixtures.

BEAUTY INNOVATIONS FOR A BETTER WORLD

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Mission & Purpose

Shiseido is one of the top cosmetics companies in the world, with a rich portfolio of international brands in 120 countries and regions. Among others, Shiseido owns the following prominent cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands: SHISEIDO, NARS, Clé de Peau Beauté, BENEFIQUE, ELIXIR, IPSA, MAQUILLAGE, INTEGRATE, AUPRES, ANESSA and ISSEY MIYAKE. Our mission―BEAUTY INNOVATIONS FOR A BETTER WORLD―is to offer solutions to social problems and achieve a sustainable society, helping people find happiness through our mainstay beauty business. We strive to create a better world through beauty innovations, as we perceive and respond to each person's profound need for betterment in an ever-changing global environment. For more than 150 years our history and tradition have been built on distinctive innovations in each era. Today, we are taking on new challenges and making a concerted effort across the entire Group to pursue innovations that break the status quo and meet the diverse beauty values and needs of people around the world. As a global beauty company of Japanese origin, we not only develop cosmetics, but introduce and create unprecedented products and new value that go beyond. Through these activities, we realize “beauty innovations” leading to new lifestyles for consumers around the world. All comments and queries will be responded to in due course.