Sr. Designer

Saks•New York, NY

6d•$78,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Graphic Designer creates elevated, brand-defining creative across digital, print, social, retail, and marketing channels. The role translates creative strategy into compelling visual layouts and ensures every touchpoint reflects brand consistency. Working with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Marketing, Merchandising, and Production teams, the designer leads projects through final execution and delivers thoughtful, innovative design solutions that meet high standards of design excellence and craftsmanship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional graphic design experience; experience in fashion, luxury retail, beauty, or lifestyle brands is preferred.
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography, layout, editorial design, and visual storytelling.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and Figma.
Strong understanding of print production, digital design, color management, and production file preparation.
Experience designing across digital, social media, email, e-commerce, print, packaging, and retail environments.
Excellent typography, composition, and layout skills with a refined, fashion-forward aesthetic.
Strong knowledge of luxury branding, current fashion trends, visual culture, and consumer behavior.
Ability to translate creative direction into compelling, on-brand design solutions.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, Photography, Copywriting, and Production teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand consistency.
Experience mentoring junior designers and providing constructive creative feedback.

Nice To Haves

Fashion-focused portfolio demonstrating a strong sense of luxury aesthetics and visual storytelling.
Experience with motion graphics, animation, and video editing.
Experience creating digital collages, mixed-media compositions, and concept-driven visual narratives inspired by art, culture, and editorial design.
Experience with After Effects or other creative tools.

Responsibilities

Develop visual designs across digital, print, social media, email, packaging, retail, and advertising.
Translate seasonal campaigns and brand strategies into cohesive creative assets that support business objectives.
Design editorial-style layouts showcasing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products.
Create typography, layouts, color systems, and graphic elements that reinforce brand identity.
Partner with Creative Directors and Art Directors to bring campaign concepts to life across customer touchpoints.
Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, and production teams throughout the creative process.
Prepare production-ready files and oversee projects through final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy.
Maintain and evolve brand standards while identifying opportunities for innovative design solutions.
Present creative work to internal stakeholders and incorporate feedback.
Mentor junior designers through guidance, design critiques, and best practices.
Stay informed about fashion, design, typography, digital, and cultural trends.
Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines 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