Senior Graphic Designer

Exemplar Luxury Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to elevate brand-defining creative across digital, print, social, retail, and marketing channels. You will translate strategy into compelling visual layouts and uphold the highest standards of design excellence.

Collaborating with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Marketing, Merchandising, and Production teams, you will deliver cross-channel campaigns, mentor junior designers, and stay ahead of fashion and design trends to sustain a premium

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience in fashion, luxury retail, beauty, or lifestyle brands.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, editorial design, and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma; experience with After Effects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop sophisticated and high-impact visual designs across digital, print, social media, email, packaging, retail, and advertising.
• Translate seasonal campaigns and brand strategies into cohesive creative assets that support business objectives.
• Design editorial-style layouts that showcase fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products in an elevated and engaging way.
• Create compelling typography, layouts, color systems, and graphic elements that reinforce the brand identity.
• Partner with Creative Directors and Art Directors to bring campaign concepts to life across all customer touchpoints.
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, and production teams throughout the creative process.

Skills

Brand strategy

Typography

Layout design

Editorial design

Color theory

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Figma

After Effects

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 Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating elevated, brand-defining creative across digital, print, social, retail, and marketing channels. This role translates creative strategy into compelling visual layouts, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the consistency of the brand. Working closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Marketing, Merchandising, and Production teams, the Senior Graphic Designer leads projects through final execution, delivering thoughtful, innovative design solutions while maintaining the highest standards of design excellence and craftsmanship.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop sophisticated and high-impact visual designs across digital, print, social media, email, packaging, retail, and advertising.
• Translate seasonal campaigns and brand strategies into cohesive creative assets that support business objectives.
• Design editorial-style layouts that showcase fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products in an elevated and engaging way.
• Create compelling typography, layouts, color systems, and graphic elements that reinforce the brand identity.
• Partner with Creative Directors and Art Directors to bring campaign concepts to life across all customer touchpoints.
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, and production teams throughout the creative process.
• Prepare production-ready files and oversee projects through final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• Maintain and evolve brand standards while identifying opportunities to introduce fresh, innovative design solutions.
• Present creative work confidently to internal stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, design critiques, and best practices.
• Stay informed on emerging fashion, design, typography, digital, and cultural trends to continuously elevate creative output.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within fashion, luxury retail, beauty, or lifestyle brands.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography, layout, editorial design, and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma; experience with After Effects, or other creative tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of print production, digital design, color management, and file preparation for production.
• Experience designing across multiple channels, including digital, social media, email, e-commerce, print, packaging, and retail environments.
• Excellent typography, composition, and layout skills with a refined, fashion-forward aesthetic.
• Strong knowledge of luxury branding, current fashion trends, visual culture, and consumer behavior.
• Ability to translate creative direction into compelling, on‑brand design solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams including Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, Photography, Copywriting, and Production.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong presentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand consistency.
• Experience mentoring junior designers and providing constructive creative feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fashion‑focused portfolio demonstrating a strong sense of luxury aesthetics and visual storytelling.
• Experience with motion graphics, animation, and video editing.
• Experience creating digital collages, mixed‑media compositions, and concept‑driven visual narratives inspired by art, culture, and editorial design.

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)

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.

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Saks Global 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 Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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.