Visual Associate

Job Opportunity at Saks Fifth Avenue Salary Range $24.76 - $30.94* WHO WE ARE: 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 14 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. YOU WILL BE: A towering strength in achieving and exceeding goals, requires limited coaching to achieve targeted results Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas You understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented You have a can-do attitude WHAT YOU WILL DO: Demonstrate initiative and a sense of urgency in "selling floor readiness" prior to the store opening. Follow all directives and corporate guidelines set forth by the Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team. Execute all aspects of promotional and sale set-up including presentation, lettering, and signage on the sales floor, as well as assist the Sales Support Team with all trunk shows and personal appearance set-ups and preparation. Assist in replenishing merchandise on the selling floor and in wall units. Ad hoc responsibilities as needed WHAT YOU WILL BRING: Minimum of 2 years visual team experience in a major multi-level department store, possessing a portfolio of previously created projects Ability to use carpentry tools safely and efficiently Experienced in painting techniques Experience with basic production, knowledge of materials Experienced in styling and fashion pulls Strong knowledge of current fashion and art trends Proficiency in MS Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator is preferred YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE: Opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a company experiencing transformational growth 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 SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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).