AHMED ESSAM
Jeddah
Summary
Hi I am Ahmed, a confident, competent and imaginative retail and interior designer with extensive experience of working on a mixture of projects. Having an excellent commercial approach and a proven ability to generate fresh solutions for the renovation of internal spaces, An ambitious, creative and dedicated design professional eager to gain experience in a creative environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERIOR DESIGN LEADER
IKEA
11.2024 - Current
- Leading interior design the team to create relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions in IKEA that stimulate home furnishing interest in local market thereby contributing to positioning the IKEA Brand as the leader in life at home.
- Achievements
- Leading interior design team to get 98.8% inspiration level in Dhahran store based on Pulse CX report for FY25
- Uplifting the non sales area to create a comfy and joyful workplace environment for IKEA coworkers .
VISUAL MERCHANDISING & ACTIVITY LEADER
IKEA
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Leading visual merchandising team to create inspiring store solutions for an easy and convenient shopping experience and increasing vitality by implementing deep knowledge about consumer buying behavior, store layout, range presentation and local market knowledge
- Achievements
- Best new bathroom department implementation
- Pilot store for new plants and plant pots area.
- Green score in concept review
COUNTRY COMMUNICATION & INTERIOR DESIGN ACTIVITY LEADER
IKEA
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Leading stores to develop and implement store solutions that secures one IKEA identity through a consistent range presentation supporting vitality, people needs in life at home, seasonality and commercial priorities globally and locally.
- Achievements.
- Creating an easy process for launches
- Leading cluster collaboration in FY24 launch 1
- Leading IKEA participation in Jeddah season
COUNTRY VISUAL MERCHANDISING & ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR
IKEA
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Supporting stores in launch campaigns and commercial offers guidelines and 3d solutions. Support expansion team in activity medias planning and implementation
- Achievements
- Home furnishing accessories kits (HFA) solutions (FY20 launch one ) as a pilot for MENA franchises
- Completed Visual Merchandising / Activity Manager training issued by Inter IKEA systems B.V. Feb 2020
- Leading Range presentation process to Launch IKEA Virtual store during Covid 19 pandemic
VISUAL MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST
IKEA
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Securing relevant range presentation , layout as commercial tool and commercial lighting in my core areas of home
- Working with commercial team partners to achieve our departments budget.
- Achievements
- Chosen for the role of Visual Merchandising and Activity Manager, successor.
- Played a key role in department inductions for new joiners, facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
TECHNICAL ENGINEER
SAK SAAD H.ABUKHADRA & CO.
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Supervising Firestopping works as UL Systems additionally, prepared shop drawings Road Marking and Concrete Repairing projects..
- Identifying installation parameters for MEP penetrations and Civil Joints, solving technical problems as needed.
- Preparing RIWs, RFIs, estimates, and costs. Advised on procurement strategy and managed payment arrangements.
ART DIRECTOR
TIMELINE FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Leading the creative direction and artistry for scenography, storyboards, and overall visual presentation in the production of corporate videos and documentary films.
INTERIOR DESIGNER
THE ENGINEERING OFFICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BY ENG. AHMED EL ATTAR
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Preparing design drawings to meet the client specifications.
- Organizing site visits, collaborate with draftsmen for accurate shop drawings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design and Scenography
Helwan University Faculty of Fine Arts
01.2013
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Revit
- Freehand Sketches
LANGUAGES
Arabic
English
KEY ACHIEVMENTS
- Completed Visual Merchandising / Activity Manager training issued by Inter IKEA systems B.V. Feb 2020
- IKEA Bahrain store Concept Review preparation score 2020 (45 points out of 46) and all areas of my responsibility mentioned as a strengthen points
- Home furnishing accessories kits (HFA) solutions (FY20 launch one ) as a pilot for MENA franchises
- Leading the range presentation process of IKEA virtual store during covid pandemic
Timeline
INTERIOR DESIGN LEADER
IKEA
11.2024 - Current
VISUAL MERCHANDISING & ACTIVITY LEADER
IKEA
02.2024 - 11.2024
COUNTRY COMMUNICATION & INTERIOR DESIGN ACTIVITY LEADER
IKEA
09.2021 - 02.2024
COUNTRY VISUAL MERCHANDISING & ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR
IKEA
03.2019 - 09.2021
VISUAL MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST
IKEA
11.2016 - 03.2019
TECHNICAL ENGINEER
SAK SAAD H.ABUKHADRA & CO.
05.2015 - 10.2016
ART DIRECTOR
TIMELINE FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION
07.2014 - 12.2014
INTERIOR DESIGNER
THE ENGINEERING OFFICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BY ENG. AHMED EL ATTAR
07.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design and Scenography
Helwan University Faculty of Fine Arts