Visual Associate

Job Opportunity At Saks Fifth Avenue

Salary Range $24.76 - $30.94*

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).