Saks Fifth Avenue Visual Merchandising Associate
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 Visual Merchandising Associate prepares the sales floor, executes promotional and sale setups, supports trunk shows and personal appearances, and replenishes merchandise. The role requires at least 2 years of visual team experience in a major multi-level department store and a portfolio; the listed salary range is $21.53–$26.91 per hour.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare the sales floor before store opening, demonstrating initiative and urgency.
- Follow directives and corporate guidelines from the Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team.
- Set up promotional events and sales, including presentations, lettering, and sales-floor signage.
- Assist the Sales Support Team with trunk shows and personal appearance setups and preparation.
- Replenish merchandise on the sales floor and in wall units.
- Handle additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Proficiency in MS Office; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop and Illustrator is preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of visual team experience in a major, multi-level department store.
Workplace
This position is based in Troy, Florida, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21.53 to USD 26.91 per hour.
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; employee discount.
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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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