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Role Overview
Visual Merchandising Trainee (Emiratisation) with Chalhoub Group, based in Dubai across multiple retail locations.
Company Overview
Chalhoub Group is a hybrid luxury retailer operating across the Middle East for over seven decades. The Group curates a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and distributes over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. It operates more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps across eight countries in the Middle East with presence in LATAM, employing over 16,000 professionals. The Group holds Great Place to Work® certification in several markets and is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, with a commitment to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Role Purpose
Support the execution of visual merchandising activities across Jacquemus, Versace, and Farm Rio. This hands-on opportunity teaches how brand identity, product presentation, store displays, and customer experience integrate within luxury retail.
Key Responsibilities
Store Execution & Visual Merchandising
- Execute visual merchandising guidelines across stores
- Support store displays, mannequin styling, and product placement
- Support stock setup and in-store visual execution
- Adapt global brand guidelines with cultural awareness for the Middle East market
Brand & Product Knowledge
- Learn the brand DNA of Jacquemus, Versace, and Farm Rio
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with store teams, Buying, Marketing, VM teams, and Brand HQ
- Work with different stakeholders internally and externally
- Liaise with suppliers and support purchase orders, invoices, and related follow-ups
Events & Activations
- Support brand events and activations where required
Qualifications & Experience
- Passionate about fashion, luxury retail, styling, and brand presentation
- Open to early working hours, especially when supporting store setups
- Comfortable with mall visits, store movement, and hands-on execution
Skills & Competencies
- Creative, with a strong visual and stylistic eye
- Confident in communication and coordination
- Proactive, organized, and willing to learn
- Detail-oriented and able to follow through on tasks
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment
Additional Information
Work Environment
- Highly store-facing and operational role requiring movement between Dubai Design District, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and other locations depending on business needs
Development & Learning
During the first six months, you will build a strong understanding of visual merchandising fundamentals; learn the guidelines and brand DNA of Jacquemus, Versace, and Farm Rio; support in-store displays, styling, and product placement; develop strong coordination habits with internal and external stakeholders; understand how cultural sensitivity and regional nuance shape VM execution; and build confidence in store visits, communication, and operational follow-through.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts
- Learning and development opportunities
- Exposure to different assignments within role or through internal mobility
- Diverse career paths available
Emiratisation & Inclusion
This role is part of Chalhoub Group's commitment to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent. The Group welcomes applications from Emirati candidates and commits to equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or ability.