Overview of the role:
The Design Manager is responsible for enhancing the attractiveness and functionality of retail spaces across operational malls in the MENA region. This includes reviewing tenant design submissions, managing refurbishment of units during lease renewals, and maintaining the Excellence Center and materials library. The role requires balancing innovative design trends with practical solutions to ensure malls remain competitive, customer-centric, and aligned with global retail standards.
The Design Manager will report to the Head of Retail Design & Delivery at weekly meetings or as and when required.
What you will do:
Required skills to be successful:
Behavioural Competencies :
What Equips you for the role:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Degree or equivalent level of education in Interior Design or Architecture, dependent on previous experience and aptitude.
Minimum Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in retail or commercial design, including refurbishment projects, with 3+ years in a managerial role.
Job-Specific Skills:
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.