Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager

Role Overview

Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager at Miral Destinations, Abu Dhabi. Report to the Head of Visual Merchandising & Store Design to execute visual merchandising strategies, maintain high presentation standards, and partner with retail teams to create engaging customer journeys that drive commercial performance.

Company Overview

Miral Experiences is a leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. The portfolio includes Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, and Qasr Al Watan. The company specializes in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery.

Role Purpose

To execute visual merchandising standards across assigned retail locations within attractions, ensuring product placement, brand adjacencies, and store layouts align with brand guidelines while creating engaging customer journeys that drive commercial performance and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Merchandising Execution

• Lead day-to-day execution of visual merchandising standards across assigned retail locations.
• Ensure product placement, brand adjacencies, and store layouts align with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Conduct regular floor walks, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement action plans.
• Support seasonal campaigns, store refreshes, promotions, and product launches.

Stakeholder Management & Operations

• Collaborate with retail operations and key stakeholders to maintain best-in-class visual standards.
• Monitor retail performance trends and contribute to business growth through effective visual merchandising.

Team Leadership & Development

• Deliver visual merchandising training and support onboarding of new team members.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain VM reporting, fixture inventories, and related administrative documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-4 years of Visual Merchandising experience within retail, attractions, theme parks, or a similar environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles, customer journey, and retail operations.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Additional Information

• Qualification in Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience working across multiple retail locations (preferred).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).