Art Director & Design

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world comprising Saks Fifth Avenue Neiman Marcus Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the worlds most esteemed brands cutting-edge technology and the industrys most comprehensive luxury customer data Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

YOU WILL BE:

The Art Director is responsible for creating compelling editorial imagery for Saks Global overseeing projects from concept through to completion. You will serve as the architect of our brands aesthetic narrative breathing life into strategic concepts across our omnichannel landscape. You will shepherd high-impact projects from initial concept to final execution ensuring every visual touchpointfrom immersive digital experiences to polished editorial campaignsreflects a sophisticated cohesive this role you will bridge the gap between inspired storytelling and commercial excellence within the luxury fashion and beauty space.

YOU WILL DO:

Translate the Creative Director/Lead Art Directors vision into compelling visual concepts and creative executions across 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 ensuring a consistent aesthetic strong visual storytelling and adherence to brand standards.

Design and develop print and digital layouts with a strong understanding of typography composition imagery and luxury retail design principles.

Execute and maintain the brands visual identity across multiple customer touchpoints while ensuring consistency and attention to detail.

Present creative references mood boards and design solutions that support the Creative Director/Lead Art Directors vision and help guide project development.

Collaborate with photographers stylists retouchers designers and production partners to bring creative concepts to life.

Review and mark up retouching proofs providing detailed feedback on color composition product accuracy and image quality to ensure all final assets meet brand standards.

Partner closely with retouchers to oversee image post-production ensuring consistency refinement and adherence to the intended creative direction.

Partner with internal teams and external brand partners to develop co-op and collaborative content that meets the stores creative standards.

Stay informed on fashion luxury retail art photography design and culture continually bringing fresh inspiration and relevant references to the creative process.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing deadlines production needs and creative excellence in a fast-paced environment.

YOU WILL BRING:

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of art direction and design experience within fashion luxury retail editorial or related creative industries.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in campaign carry-through editorial design photography art direction and visual storytelling.

• Proven 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 retouching proofs to ensure brand standards and image quality.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign Photoshop Illustrator 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 while maintaining a high level of creative excellence and meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication presentation and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across creative marketing merchandising and external partner teams.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize within 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.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):

• Experience with motion graphics and animation for digital and social a strong plus

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently

• Must work well under pressure

• Leadership and teamwork skills

• Strong Organizational and Communication Skills

• Fashion aptitude; creative and innovative

• Drives for results; decision making ability

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

• 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).

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 .

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.