Art Director & Designer

Saks•New York, NY

49d•$81,000 - $117,000

About The Position

The Art Director is responsible for creating compelling editorial imagery for Saks Global and overseeing projects from concept through completion. The role translates the Creative Director/Lead Art Director’s vision into a sophisticated, cohesive aesthetic narrative across omnichannel customer touchpoints, bridging inspired storytelling with commercial excellence in luxury fashion and beauty. Projects include immersive digital experiences, editorial campaigns, seasonal advertising, lookbooks, events, social media, and direct mail. The position collaborates with internal teams, external brand partners, and creative production professionals to deliver visual work that meets brand standards.

Requirements

10+ years of art direction and design experience within fashion, luxury retail, editorial, or related creative industries.
Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign carry-through, editorial design, photography art direction, and visual storytelling.
Experience art directing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photo shoots, including on-set direction and collaboration with photographers, stylists, and creative teams.
Exceptional typography, layout, and design skills, with a refined aesthetic and strong attention to detail.
Deep understanding of luxury fashion, retail, photography, visual culture, and contemporary design trends.
Experience overseeing retouching and post-production, including reviewing and marking up proofs to ensure brand standards and image quality.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as Figma and presentation tools such as Google Slides or Keynote.
Strong knowledge of print production, color management, and digital asset creation across multiple platforms.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain creative excellence, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across creative, marketing, merchandising, and external partner teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Passion for fashion, art, photography, interiors, and culture, with an ongoing commitment to seeking inspiration and emerging creative influences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with motion graphics and animation for digital and social.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Leadership and teamwork skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Fashion aptitude; creative and innovative approach.
Drives for results and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

Translate the Creative Director/Lead Art Director’s vision into visual concepts and creative executions for campaigns, seasonal advertising, editorial content, lookbooks, events, digital experiences, social media, and direct mail.
Art direct photography and video shoots across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories, maintaining consistent aesthetics, visual storytelling, and brand standards.
Design and develop print and digital layouts using typography, composition, imagery, and luxury retail design principles.
Execute and maintain the brand’s visual identity across customer touchpoints, ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
Present creative references, mood boards, and design solutions to support the Creative Director/Lead Art Director’s vision and guide project development.
Collaborate with photographers, stylists, retouchers, designers, and production partners to realize creative concepts.
Review and mark up retouching proofs, providing feedback on color, composition, product accuracy, and image quality.
Partner with retouchers to oversee image post-production and ensure consistency, refinement, and adherence to creative direction.
Work with internal teams and external brand partners to develop co-op and collaborative content that meets the store’s creative standards.
Stay informed about fashion, luxury retail, art, photography, design, and culture, bringing relevant inspiration and references to the creative process.
Manage multiple projects while balancing deadlines, production needs, and creative excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
Employee discount
Career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate