Graphic Communication Specialist

: Graphic Communication Specialist | IKEA | Mall of Arabia

Date: 1 Sept 2025
Location: Cairo, EG
Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Job Requisition ID: 171328

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organization to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Secure that the graphic standards that are implemented in the IKEA store are in line with the IKEA manuals.

• Plan and execute a high level of graphic solutions by communicating IKEA product features and solutions in all in-store areas.
• Daily and weekly checks made on implementation and application of graphic displays to ensure consist standards and translations are correct (in line with IKEA visual identity, IKEA Trademark, and IKEA pricing as described in the IKEA Manual).
• Implement graphic communication (notice board, usage of IKEA furnishing in offices, signage & posters) to all sales support areas and non-customers areas in order to maintain the store in accordance to IKEA standards, so that the perception of visitors to those areas is as strong as in the store.
• Be the custodian to the brand identity; IKEA tone of voice; sustainability, customer guidance, and ways to shop in the store.
• Plan, implement, and follow up all projects in the store based on work briefs developed by the Com& In team.
• Partner with the ComIn team on their projects according to business and ComIn calendar.
• Plan and execute any changes to graphic solutions as directed from 1st GD within the store so that they are in keeping with the stores current commercial calendar and activities.
• Develop a deep understanding and knowledge of graphic Com-In related to IKEA manuals, proven ideas, and guidelines (continual usages of toolbox for updates from IKEA Sweden) as set out by IKEA System B.V. in order to improve own skill base and competence (use yearly improvement plan set by Com-In Manager).
• Obtain knowledge of our competitors activities, the local market, and our customers (communication, marketing adverts, and trends in graphic materials) in order to develop awareness of IKEA customers with the store.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure we deliver the best activities and campaigns.

• Degree / Diploma in Applied arts Graphic design.
• 1 year experience in a similar position.
• Must have skills in using sign making equipment and preferably experience in working with MacIntosh graphic software.
• Creative cloud - ADOBE (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop).

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected brands in the world including IKEA, ACE, and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka, and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest global partners of Marks and Spencers in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q, and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible, we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference

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We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.