Visual Merchandising Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance (basic)

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking a visual merchandising specialist to join our Florida team. You will contribute to floor readiness, signage, and promotional setup, collaborating with the Visual Manager and corporate team.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of visual merchandising experience in a major department store, carpentry and painting skills, and a strong sense of fashion trends. We offer comprehensive benefits and an employee discount.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Visual merchandising

Carpentry skills

Painting techniques

Production knowledge

Fashion/style awareness

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

Carpentry tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, blending bold curation with a visionary, modern point of view. 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. Through an integrated retail model, we deliver a seamless customer journey across our portfolio of stores in leading luxury markets, complemented by a strong digital presence and remote selling offerings. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Job Description:

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 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).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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] (mailto:[e-mail]?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20Request) .

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.