Saks Fifth Avenue Visual Designer

About Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.

The Graphic Designer develops cohesive, polished creative across digital, print, social, email, packaging, retail, and advertising, taking projects from concept through production in collaboration with creative and cross-functional teams. The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of professional graphic design experience, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; the salary range is $72,000–$89,000 annually.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop visually engaging designs across digital, print, social media, email, packaging, retail, and advertising.
• Translate seasonal campaigns and brand strategies into cohesive creative assets within established creative direction.
• Manage assigned projects from concept through final production, incorporating feedback and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Create polished layouts that present fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products in an elevated, engaging way.
• Apply typography, layout, color, imagery, and graphic elements to support brand identity.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and Art Directors to execute concepts across customer touchpoints, using established direction to guide design decisions.
• Participate in on-set shoots, supporting the Creative Director and Art Director with image selects and layout development.
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, production teams, and other creative partners throughout the design process.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files and manage deliverables through final delivery, escalating questions or challenges when further direction is needed.
• Follow brand standards and contribute fresh ideas and thoughtful design solutions within the overall creative vision.
• Participate in creative reviews, respond to feedback, and independently incorporate revisions while maintaining design quality and consistency.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, communicate progress, raise potential issues, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Develop design skills, creative thinking, and technical expertise through hands-on experience, collaboration, and feedback.
• Stay informed about fashion, design, typography, digital, and cultural trends to bring relevant ideas and inspiration to the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in fashion, luxury retail, beauty, lifestyle, or a related industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in typography, layout, composition, editorial design, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as Figma; After Effects experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of print production, digital design, color management, and production file preparation.
• Experience designing across digital, social media, email, e-commerce, print, packaging, and retail channels.
• Strong typography, composition, and layout skills, with an understanding of elevated, fashion-forward design.
• Understanding of luxury branding, fashion trends, visual culture, and current design practices.
• Ability to interpret creative direction and develop thoughtful, on-brand design solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, Photography, Copywriting, Production, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand consistency.
• Receptiveness to creative feedback and ability to apply direction thoughtfully and effectively.
• Willingness to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and continue developing creative and technical skills.
• Preferred: Portfolio demonstrating a strong interest in fashion, beauty, luxury, or editorial design, with an understanding of visual storytelling.
• Preferred: Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, or video editing.
• Preferred: Interest or experience in creating digital collages, mixed-media compositions, and visually engaging concepts inspired by art, culture, fashion, and editorial design.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in fashion, luxury retail, beauty, lifestyle, or a related industry.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 72,000 to USD 89,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible full-time employees.

Culture

Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.

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