- Address
- 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199-7698 View map
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $24.76–30.94/hour
- Posted
- Jul 21, 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.
Saks Fifth Avenue seeks a Visual Merchandising Associate to create compelling visual environments across its luxury retail locations. Reporting to the Visual Manager, the Associate will execute window displays, mannequin styling, promotional set-ups, and floor merchandising in accordance with corporate visual standards. The role combines technical display craftsmanship with merchandising execution and requires demonstrated expertise in multi-level department store visual presentation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute window displays and mannequin styling according to Neiman Marcus visual standards and merchandising directives
- Prepare selling floors for store opening with promotional and sale set-ups, signage, and lettering
- Support trunk shows and personal appearance events through display setup and preparation
- Replenish merchandise on selling floors and wall units as directed
- Utilize carpentry tools and painting techniques to construct and finish display elements
- Follow corporate visual guidelines and directives issued by Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team
- Maintain flexibility to support ad hoc projects and seasonal initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of visual merchandising or visual display experience in a major multi-level department store
- Portfolio of previously created visual merchandising projects
- Proficiency in carpentry tools and safe tool operation
- Demonstrated experience with painting techniques and basic production
- Knowledge of materials and construction methods
- Strong understanding of current fashion and art trends
- Ability to style merchandise and create compelling fashion pulls
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of visual merchandising experience in a major multi-level department store environment, with demonstrated proficiency in window displays, mannequin styling, and promotional visual design.
Education
No specific educational requirement stated; portfolio of visual merchandising work required.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 24.76 to USD 30.94 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary benefits (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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