Saks Fifth Avenue Art Director
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $87,000–117,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
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.
Art Director at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. Lead luxury retail creative direction with $87K–$117K salary. Full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate Creative Director vision into compelling visual concepts and 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 consistent aesthetic and adherence to brand standards
- Design and develop print and digital layouts with strong understanding of typography, composition, imagery, and luxury retail design principles
- Execute and maintain the brand's visual identity across multiple customer touchpoints while ensuring consistency and attention to detail
- Present creative references, mood boards, and design solutions to guide project development and support Creative Director vision
- 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
- Partner with retouchers to oversee image post-production, ensuring consistency and adherence to creative direction
- Develop co-op and collaborative content with internal teams and external brand partners that meets creative standards
- Stay informed on fashion, luxury retail, art, photography, design, and culture to bring fresh inspiration to the creative process
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines, production needs, and creative excellence in a fast-paced environment
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 with on-set direction and creative team collaboration
- Exceptional typography, layout, and design skills with 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
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma) and presentation tools (Google Slides, Keynote)
- Strong knowledge of print production, color management, and digital asset creation across multiple platforms
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining creative excellence and meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills across creative, marketing, merchandising, and external partner teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Passion for fashion, art, photography, interiors, and culture with ongoing commitment to seeking creative inspiration
Skills
Experience
10+ years of art direction and design experience within fashion, luxury retail, editorial, or related creative industries. Proven track record of art directing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photography shoots and managing large-scale editorial and advertising projects from conception through final delivery.
Education
Portfolio required demonstrating excellence in art direction, editorial design, and visual storytelling. Relevant degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Fashion, or related discipline is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 87,000 to USD 117,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount, and voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.
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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