SFA_VIS302 - Manager Visual Projects (SFA)

Saks Fifth Avenue

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About The Position

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 33 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. Under the direction of the Store Director, the Visual Manager creates a shopping environment, which incorporates fashion trend statements, visual presentations, and promotional events to support the sale of full-priced merchandise and the profitability of the store.

Requirements

• 2-4 year degree on Fashion Merchandising and/or Fine Arts concentration
• 5+ years of related visual experience in positions of increasing responsibility
• Ability to lift and carry 25+ pounds, climb ladders, operate equipment efficiently and in accordance with safety regulations, and work with substances such as paint, glue gun, etc.
• Experience in event planning, art exhibition or installation.
• Portfolio or examples of previous work samples required.
• You bring others together to achieve results when needed.
• You have the ability to build morale and spirit within the team & bring out the best performance and potential in others.
• Generate a variety of approaches to including new and novel ideas
• Drives positive outcomes through goals & monitors progress.
• Constantly look for ways to improve the way things are done & and challenging conventions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement all placement, standards of execution, and guideline directives with a hand in overall flow, merchandising, and store layout through displays, fixtures, signing, marketing, lighting, wall presentations, and assets
• Achieve brand consistency and enhancements by supporting corporate branding plans: in-store campaigns, windows, etc.
• Take a leadership role in communication, direction, and flow challenges within the store
• Create visual impact to provide customer excitement and interest per company guidelines
• Ad hoc responsibilities

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)
• employee discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree