Visual Associate

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group is seeking a Visual Associate to create an exciting in-store environment and support visual initiatives, focusing on merchandising the floor and window displays. Under the Visual Manager, you will implement standards for mannequins and displays across Bergdorf Goodman-inspired presentations.

Requires 2+ years in a major department store visual team, carpentry and painting skills, and proficiency with MS Office and design tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years visual team experience in a major department store.
• Ability to use carpentry tools safely and efficiently.
• Experience with painting techniques and production basics.
• Experience in styling and fashion pulls.
• Strong knowledge of current fashion and art trends.
• Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Photoshop/Illustrator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative and urgency in selling floor readiness before opening.
• Follow directives from Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team.
• Execute promotional/set-up tasks including signage and trunk shows.
• Assist in replenishing merchandise on selling floor and wall units.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Window displays

Carpentry tools

Painting techniques

Production knowledge

Styling & fashion pulls

Trends awareness

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

Under the direction from the Visual Manager, the Visual Associate is responsible for creating an exciting visual environment in the store and supporting all visual initiatives. The Visual Associate is also responsible for merchandising the floor, creating interesting and appropriate window displays, and changing the apparel on all mannequins according to merchandising and visual standards set forth by Bergdorf Goodman.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Demonstrate initiative and a sense of urgency in "selling floor readiness" prior to the store opening.
• Follow all directives and corporate guidelines set forth by the Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team.
• Execute all aspects of promotional and sale set-up including presentation, lettering, and signage on the sales floor, as well as assist the Sales Support Team with all trunk shows and personal appearance set-ups and preparation.
• Assist in replenishing merchandise on the selling floor and in wall units.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Minimum of 2 years visual team experience in a major multi-level department store, possessing a portfolio of previously created projects
• Ability to use carpentry tools safely and efficiently
• Experienced in painting techniques
• Experience with basic production, knowledge of materials
• Experienced in styling and fashion pulls
• Strong knowledge of current fashion and art trends
• Proficiency in MS Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator is preferred

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

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).

Salary Range $24.76 - $30.94* 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.

Exemplar Luxury Group is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Exemplar Luxury Group offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Exemplar Luxury Group for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.