Visual Merchandising Trainee

Inspire | Exhilarate | Delight

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a Visual Merchandising Trainee to support the execution of visual merchandising activities across Jacquemus, Versace, and Farm Rio. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how brand identity, product presentation, store displays, and customer experience come together within the luxury retail industry.

The role is ideal for someone with a strong creative eye, a genuine interest in fashion, and the confidence to communicate and coordinate with different teams across the business.

Key responsibilities:

Executing visual merchandising guidelines across stores

Supporting store displays, mannequin styling, and product placement

Learning the brand DNA of Jacquemus, Versace, and Farm Rio

Coordinating with store teams, Buying, Marketing, VM teams, and Brand HQ

Supporting stock setup and in-store visual execution

Liaising with suppliers and supporting purchase orders, invoices, and related follow-ups

Adapting global brand guidelines with cultural awareness for the Middle East market

Supporting brand events and activations where required

This is a highly store-facing and operational role, so you should be comfortable moving between Dubai Design District, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and other locations depending on business needs.

What you’ll need to succeed

Passionate about fashion, luxury retail, styling, and brand presentation

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

Open to early working hours, especially when supporting store setups

Comfortable with mall visits, store movement, and hands-on execution

Able to work with different stakeholders internally and externally

What you’ll gain

This traineeship offers a strong entry point into luxury retail and visual merchandising. You will gain exposure to:

How luxury brands are represented in-store

How product placement influences customer experience

How global guidelines are adapted regionally

How fashion, styling, retail operations, and brand storytelling connect

How to work with store teams, brand teams, suppliers, and marketing partners

Throughout the journey, you will build confidence in communication, planning, coordination, and store-facing execution, while learning the foundations of visual merchandising within some of the most exciting luxury and fashion brands in the region.

First 6 months

During the first six months, you will be expected to:

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

Build confidence in store visits, communication, and operational follow-through

What the group can offer

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

Emirati talent & inclusive opportunities

At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent as part of our vision for a thriving workforce. We welcome applications from Emirati candidates who are eager to grow, innovate, and contribute to the success of our organization. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or ability.