Art Director & Design

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 talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms.

About the role

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. In this role, you will bridge the gap between inspired storytelling and commercial excellence within the luxury fashion and beauty space.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fashion aptitude; creative and innovative.
• Drive for results; decision-making ability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance.
• A variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
• Amazing employee discount.

Pay

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range ($87,000 - $117,000) reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.