Visual Associate

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue in New York is seeking a Visual Team member to help prepare the store before opening. You will implement promotional and sale set-ups, assist with trunk shows, and ensure floor presentation aligns with corporate guidelines.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience in visual merchandising at a major department store, can safely use carpentry tools, is skilled in painting, and stays current with fashion and art trends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years visual team experience in a major department store with a portfolio.
• Portfolio of previously created projects.
• Ability to use carpentry tools safely.
• Experience with painting techniques.
• Strong knowledge of current fashion and art trends.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Photoshop, Illustrator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative and sense of urgency in 'selling floor readiness' before store opening.
• Follow directives and guidelines from Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team.
• Execute all promotion and sale set-up including presentation, lettering, signage and trunk shows.
• Assist in replenishing merchandise on the selling floor and wall units.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Team leadership

Carpentry tools

Painting techniques

Fashion pulls

Fashion trends

MS Office suite

Photoshop

Illustartor

Tools

MS Office Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 14 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

A towering strength in achieving and exceeding goals, requires limited coaching to achieve targeted results Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas You understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented You have a can-do attitude

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 SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:

• Opportunity to work in a innovative environment with a company experiencing transformational growth
• 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

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.

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 $21.53 - $26.91* 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. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.