Visual Associate
About The Position
The Visual Associate supports visual presentation and selling-floor readiness at Saks Fifth Avenue. The role requires initiative, urgency, a proactive and solution-oriented approach, and the ability to achieve targeted results with limited coaching. The associate follows direction from the Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team, helps execute promotional and sale presentations, signage, and event setups, and assists with merchandise replenishment. Candidates should bring visual experience in a major multi-level department store, practical skills with tools and materials, fashion styling knowledge, and an understanding of current fashion and art trends.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of visual team experience in a major multi-level department store.
- A portfolio of previously created projects.
- Ability to use carpentry tools safely and efficiently.
- Experience with painting techniques.
- Experience with basic production and knowledge of materials.
- Experience in styling and fashion pulls.
- Strong knowledge of current fashion and art trends.
- Proactive, solution-oriented approach and ability to achieve targeted results with limited coaching.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the selling floor before the store opens, demonstrating initiative and a sense of urgency.
- Follow directives and corporate guidelines from the Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team.
- Execute promotional and sale setups, including presentation, lettering, and sales-floor signage.
- Assist the Sales Support Team with trunk shows and personal appearance setups and preparation.
- Help replenish merchandise on the selling floor and in wall units.
- Handle ad hoc responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
- Employee discount
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
