Graphic Design Trainee - Emiratisation

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.

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

As a Graphic Design Trainee, you'll join our E-Commerce and Marketing Content team, helping shape how our products and campaigns come to life across digital channels.

This is an opportunity for an emerging designer who wants to move beyond the classroom and build hands-on experience creating digital-first, customer-focused content. You'll have room to experiment with ideas, explore social trends and develop your creative style while learning how graphic design supports a fast-moving e-commerce business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create engaging digital and social media assets to support e-commerce and marketing activities.

• Use Adobe Photoshop to create, develop and adapt creative content.

• Translate marketing requirements and business needs into clear and engaging visual communication.

• Explore social media and graphic design trends and bring fresh creative ideas to the team.

• Support the development of shoot briefs and creative direction.

• Select relevant products from our online assortment to feature across creative content.

• Think from the customer's perspective when developing assets, considering whether the message is clear, relevant and engaging.

• Experiment with Generative AI and AI-assisted creative tools to explore new ways of producing content.

• Develop alternative creative solutions when traditional shoots aren't required or feasible.

• Work collaboratively with E-Commerce, Marketing, Content and other teams to bring ideas to life.

You'll be encouraged to bring your own creative perspective. This isn't a role focused on illustration or sketching. it's about developing strong digital visual communication that connects with customers online.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• UAE National with a Family Book.

• A background in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, Marketing, Creative Arts, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.

• An understanding of digital graphic design and social-first content.

• A creative mindset with the ability to develop fresh concepts and experiment with new ideas.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly around layout, messaging and visual execution.

• An understanding of how design should communicate with and engage a customer.

• Awareness of current digital, graphic design and social media trends.

• Curiosity about Generative AI, AI-assisted content creation and emerging creative technologies.

• Openness to feedback and a willingness to learn and develop within the team.

• The ability to balance creativity with clear communication and business needs.

Previous professional experience isn't the most important part of this opportunity. We're looking for someone who combines creativity, a technical foundation and strong learning potential and is excited to develop within an e-commerce environment.

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.

Using GenAI in Your Application Process

To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.

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.