Art Director & Designer

Exemplar Luxury Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking an accomplished Art Director to craft editorial imagery and guide aesthetic across campaigns, digital experiences, lookbooks, and events for its luxury fashion and beauty brands.

You will lead on-set direction, supervise post-production, and partner with photographers, stylists, and production partners to ensure a cohesive identity across omnichannel touchpoints in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of art direction and design experience in fashion, luxury retail or editorial.
• Strong portfolio showing campaign carry-through and editorial design.
• Experience art directing fashion, beauty and lifestyle shoots with on-set direction.
• Excellent typography, layout and design skills with refined aesthetics.
• Deep understanding of luxury fashion, retail, photography and visual culture.
• Experience overseeing retouching and post-production to ensure brand standards.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.
• Knowledge of print production, color management and digital asset creation.

Responsibilities

• Translate and execute the Creative Director's vision into editorial imagery.
• Art direct fashion, beauty and lifestyle shoots, on-set direction and collaboration.
• Design and develop print and digital layouts with strong typography.
• Maintain brand visual identity across campaigns, digital and print touchpoints.
• Present references, mood boards and design solutions to guide projects.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, retouchers and production partners.
• Review retouching proofs for color, composition and image quality.
• Oversee post-production with retouchers to ensure creative direction.
• Develop co-op and collaborative content with brand partners.
• Stay informed on fashion, luxury retail, art, photography and culture.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Art direction

Design

Fashion & luxury

Photography direction

Typography

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Print production

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Google Slides

Keynote

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

Job Description

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

You Will Be

The Art Director is responsible for creating compelling editorial imagery for Saks Global, overseeing projects from concept through to completion. You will serve as the architect of our brand’s aesthetic narrative, breathing life into strategic concepts across our omnichannel landscape. You will shepherd high-impact projects from initial concept to final execution, ensuring every visual touchpoint—from immersive digital experiences to polished editorial campaigns—reflects a sophisticated, cohesive identity. In this role, you will bridge the gap between inspired storytelling and commercial excellence within the luxury fashion and beauty space.

What You Will Do

• Translate the Creative Director/Lead Art Director's vision into compelling visual concepts and creative executions across campaigns, seasonal advertising, editorial content, lookbooks, events, digital experiences, social media and direct mail.
• Art direct photography and video shoots across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories, ensuring a consistent aesthetic, strong visual storytelling, and adherence to brand standards.
• Design and develop print and digital layouts with a strong understanding of typography, composition, imagery, and luxury retail design principles.
• Execute and maintain the brand’s visual identity across multiple customer touchpoints while ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
• Present creative references, mood boards, and design solutions that support the Creative Director/Lead Art Director's vision and help guide project development.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, retouchers, designers, and production partners to bring creative concepts to life.
• Review and mark up retouching proofs, providing detailed feedback on color, composition, product accuracy, and image quality to ensure all final assets meet brand standards.
• Partner closely with retouchers to oversee image post-production, ensuring consistency, refinement, and adherence to the intended creative direction.
• Partner with internal teams and external brand partners to develop co-op and collaborative content that meets the store’s creative standards.
• Stay informed on fashion, luxury retail, art, photography, design, and culture, continually bringing fresh inspiration and relevant references to the creative process.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines, production needs, and creative excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 10+ years of art direction and design experience within fashion, luxury retail, editorial, or related creative industries.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in campaign carry-through, editorial design, photography art direction, and visual storytelling.
• Proven experience art directing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photo shoots, including on-set direction and collaboration with photographers, stylists, and creative teams.
• Exceptional typography, layout, and design skills with a refined aesthetic and strong attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of luxury fashion, retail, photography, visual culture, and contemporary design trends.
• Experience overseeing retouching and post-production, including reviewing and marking up retouching proofs to ensure brand standards and image quality.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and presentation tools such as Google Slides or Keynote.
• Strong knowledge of print production, color management, and digital asset creation across multiple platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of creative excellence and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across creative, marketing, merchandising, and external partner teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for fashion, art, photography, interiors, and culture, with an ongoing commitment to seeking inspiration and emerging creative influences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motion graphics and animation for digital and social — a strong plus
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Must work well under pressure
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong Organizational and Communication Skills
• Fashion aptitude; creative and innovative
• Drives for results; decision making ability

Your Life And Career At Saks Global

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range

$81,000 - $117,000*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.