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Saks Fifth Avenue · 6 days ago

Director of Visual Merchandising

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury department store chain, and they are seeking a Director of Visual Merchandising to oversee the visual merchandising creative direction at their New York Flagship. The role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, and driving the luxury customer experience through effective leadership and strategic planning.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsFashionMarketplaceRetail

Responsibilities

Ensure that the New York Flagship is in compliance with corporate standards and that creative direction is executed at an aspirational level, specific to the Flagship store

Demonstrate global leadership ability in directing visual managers in timely execution of fashion, trends, launches, corporate projects and store merchandising and visual standards, along with driving accountability in meeting budget targets and financial plans on a monthly basis

Lead weekly workload planning meetings with the NY VM team, developing concrete action plans and communication touch points for both short and long term objectives

Develop talent on exempt and hourly levels through effective and empathetic coaching, with an emphasis on providing timely feedback both positive and analytical in nature

Create a succession plan for visual managers and staff by identifying talent, assessing abilities and providing managers and staff with comprehensive growth plans

Work in partnership with merchandise division leaders, providing merchant team members and brand partners with timely support to drive alignment and results

Partner with key stakeholders within the Saks Global organization to manage New York Flagship calendar complexities, maintaining order and organization to avoid overscheduling or brand partner conflicts

Present with authority and presence on both the small and large scale, with internal and external audiences

Review all merchandising strategies by floor, partnering in a vertical capacity with all internal teams to affect change and accomplish objectives

Remain flexible at all times, pivoting between multiple priorities and projects while staying deadline oriented

Qualification

Visual MerchandisingCreative DirectionTeam ManagementBusiness AcumenAdobe SuiteGoogle SuiteTalent DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

5-10 years of management experience and a proven track record in leading a group of independent thinkers with successful end results

Demonstrated experience in strategic and creative visual merchandising

Proven leadership in directing others; ideally in multi-unit environment

Possession of advanced visual merchandising knowledge and an understanding how visual merchandising supports the customer experience

Ability to independently learn applications and software to enhance work efficiencies (Google and Adobe suites, with adeptness in rendering development)

Willingness to support other stores as needed

Bachelor's degree required

Benefits

Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing Associate discount

Company

Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style.

Founded in 2021

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees