Visual Merchandising Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue Visual MerchandiserSaks 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.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 attitudeWhat 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.Minimum of 2 years visual team experience in a major multi-level department store, possessing a portfolio of previously created projectsAbility to use carpentry tools safely and efficientlyExperienced in painting techniquesExperience with basic production, knowledge of materialsExperienced in styling and fashion pullsStrong knowledge of current fashion and art trendsProficiency in MS Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator is preferredYour life and career at Saks Fifth Avenue:Opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a company experiencing transformational growthExposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporateComprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)An amazing employee discountSalary and other benefits: 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).