Visual Merchandising Associate

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.

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
• Experienced in painting techniques
• 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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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)