Visual Merchandising Associate

Salary Range $24.76 - $30.94* 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: Under the direction from the Visual Manager, the Visual Associate is responsible for creating an exciting visual environment in the store and supporting all visual initiatives. The Visual Associate is also responsible for merchandising the floor, creating interesting and appropriate window displays, and changing the apparel on all mannequins according to merchandising and visual standards set forth by Neiman Marcus 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 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 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). Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr