Visual Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue•Palo Alto, CA

5d•$25 - $31

About The Position

WHO WE ARE: Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets. YOU WILL BE: As a Visual Stylist, you help the store Visual Merchandising team create the overall look and feel of store environments. Under the direction of the Visual Lead, you provide extraordinary customer experiences and bring the Neiman Marcus Brand and fashions to life through magical and powerful storytelling with window displays and in-store activations within a Neiman Marcus store location. WHAT YOU WILL BRING: Brand Standards • Adheres to NMG Brand standards and brand partner standards within the store • Ensures that the store experience reflects NMG Corporate initiatives • Executes all Corporate directive strategies as delegated by the Visual Lead (e.g., Holiday Story) Windows & In-Store Activations • Interprets the Neiman Marcus direction and current trends through in-store presentation • Provides direction and assists with merchandising the selling floor (e.g., floor presentation, fixture placement, trend presentation, vendor standards) in coordination with the Visual Manager, Sales Manager, and Assistant Sales Manager • Creates in-store environments to showcase luxury customer platforms by making it personal, unconditional, and magical • Demonstrates an understanding of how visual activities drive sales • Drives sales by ensuring all visual initiatives align with the overall store and brand strategy by: Maintaining store signage, mannequins, furniture, artisan elements, floral displays, carpets, and other visual elements • Completes tasks and follows direction of Visual Leads to build all merchandising and visual displays • Follows fashion style cards provided by Corporate on a monthly and seasonal cadence • Owns assigned family of business (e.g., Women’s, Men’s), as applicable Meetings / Calendars / Budgets • Attends daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as applicable with the Sales Support team to understand and respond to visual merchandising changes based on expected new deliveries Communication with Key Partners / Events • Communicates supply needs, asks questions, and delivers upward feedback to manager • Executes, in collaboration with Brand Experience, on event strategies and necessary event preparation activities (e.g., stage, chairs, florals, décor) under the direction of Visual Leads and other Store Leaders Miscellaneous • Maintains visual workroom and studio organization with a focus on safety What You Bring • Prior visual merchandising experience preferred • High School Diploma, 4-year degree preferred • Ability to work autonomously • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong attention to detail • Motivated and results-driven • "Win together" mentality • Demonstrates a natural passion for fashion and trends • Proficiency with computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe InDesign, and / or Autodesk Revit desired • Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include evenings, weekends and holidays YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS: 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 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). Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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. Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Ability to work autonomously
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Motivated and results-driven
"Win together" mentality
Demonstrates a natural passion for fashion and trends
Proficiency with computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe InDesign, and / or Autodesk Revit desired
Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Prior visual merchandising experience preferred
4-year degree preferred

Responsibilities

Adheres to NMG Brand standards and brand partner standards within the store
Ensures that the store experience reflects NMG Corporate initiatives
Executes all Corporate directive strategies as delegated by the Visual Lead (e.g., Holiday Story)
Interprets the Neiman Marcus direction and current trends through in-store presentation
Provides direction and assists with merchandising the selling floor (e.g., floor presentation, fixture placement, trend presentation, vendor standards) in coordination with the Visual Manager, Sales Manager, and Assistant Sales Manager
Creates in-store environments to showcase luxury customer platforms by making it personal, unconditional, and magical
Demonstrates an understanding of how visual activities drive sales
Drives sales by ensuring all visual initiatives align with the overall store and brand strategy by: Maintaining store signage, mannequins, furniture, artisan elements, floral displays, carpets, and other visual elements
Completes tasks and follows direction of Visual Leads to build all merchandising and visual displays
Follows fashion style cards provided by Corporate on a monthly and seasonal cadence
Owns assigned family of business (e.g., Women’s, Men’s), as applicable
Attends daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as applicable with the Sales Support team to understand and respond to visual merchandising changes based on expected new deliveries
Communicates supply needs, asks questions, and delivers upward feedback to manager
Executes, in collaboration with Brand Experience, on event strategies and necessary event preparation activities (e.g., stage, chairs, florals, décor) under the direction of Visual Leads and other Store Leaders
Maintains visual workroom and studio organization with a focus on safety