Logo for Saks Fifth Avenue

Sr. Designer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field
  • 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within fashion, luxury retail, beauty, or lifestyle brands
  • Exceptional portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography, layout, editorial design, and visual storytelling
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma

Responsibilities

  • Develop sophisticated and high-impact visual designs across digital, print, social media, email, packaging, retail, and advertising
  • Translate seasonal campaigns and brand strategies into cohesive creative assets that support business objectives
  • Create compelling typography, layouts, color systems, and graphic elements that reinforce the brand identity
  • Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, design critiques, and best practices

About the company

Saks Fifth Avenue logo

Saks Fifth Avenue

Retail – Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Saks Fifth Avenue first opened its doors in 1924, taking up a full city block on one of the world's most prestigious shopping streets. Since then, Saks has changed the luxury retail game and become an icon of style and innovationβ€”from world-famous window displays and impactful in-store art exhibitions to unforgettable, curated designer collections and a seamless online shopping experience.The Saks team is at the cutting edge of high-end fashion, bringing the new luxury experience to customers far and wide. At the core of the Saks culture is a commitment to peopleβ€”whether it's surprising and delighting shoppers, supporting the growth of every team member or using the Saks platform to create change and champion causes.Interested in joining the Saks team? Go to the Jobs tab or visit careersatsfa.com or careersatsaks.com to see our current opportunities.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryRetail – Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Company size10001

Your match analysis

See how your profile stacks up against this role.

We compared the job requirements to your profile to show where you're strong and where you fall short.

Job description

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

YOU WILL BE: 

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating elevated, brand-defining creative across digital, print, social, retail, and marketing channels. This role translates creative strategy into compelling visual layouts, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the consistency of the brand. Working closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Marketing, Merchandising, and Production teams, the Senior Graphic Designer leads projects through final execution, delivering thoughtful, innovative design solutions while maintaining the highest standards of design excellence and craftsmanship.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Develop sophisticated and high-impact visual designs across digital, print, social media, email, packaging, retail, and advertising.

  • Translate seasonal campaigns and brand strategies into cohesive creative assets that support business objectives.

  • Design editorial-style layouts that showcase fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products in an elevated and engaging way.

  • Create compelling typography, layouts, color systems, and graphic elements that reinforce the brand identity.

  • Partner with Creative Directors and Art Directors to bring campaign concepts to life across all customer touchpoints.

  • Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, and production teams throughout the creative process.

  • Prepare production-ready files and oversee projects through final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy.

  • Maintain and evolve brand standards while identifying opportunities to introduce fresh, innovative design solutions.

  • Present creative work confidently to internal stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively.

  • Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, design critiques, and best practices.

  • Stay informed on emerging fashion, design, typography, digital, and cultural trends to continuously elevate creative output.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Qualifications:

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

  • 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within fashion, luxury retail, beauty, or lifestyle brands.

  • Exceptional portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography, layout, editorial design, and visual storytelling.

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma; experience with After Effects, or other creative tools is a plus.

  • Strong understanding of print production, digital design, color management, and file preparation for production.

  • Experience designing across multiple channels, including digital, social media, email, e-commerce, print, packaging, and retail environments.

  • Excellent typography, composition, and layout skills with a refined, fashion-forward aesthetic.

  • Strong knowledge of luxury branding, current fashion trends, visual culture, and consumer behavior.

  • Ability to translate creative direction into compelling, on-brand design solutions.

  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, Photography, Copywriting, and Production.

  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand consistency.

  • Experience mentoring junior designers and providing constructive creative feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fashion-focused portfolio demonstrating a strong sense of luxury aesthetics and visual storytelling.

  • Experience with motion graphics, animation, and video editing.

  • Experience creating digital collages, mixed-media compositions, and concept-driven visual narratives inspired by art, culture, and editorial design.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

  • Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

  • An amazing employee discount

BENEFITS:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). 

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@saks.com.


Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.


Apply once. Then go straight to the hiring manager.

After you apply, unlock the direct contact details of the people who actually make the call. A quick follow-up makes you 5x more likely to land an interview.

MR

Marcus Rivera

Chief Revenue Officer

m.rivera@company.com
linkedin.com/in/marcusrivera
Unlocked after you apply
Β·

Designer Related jobs

Other jobs at Saks Fifth Avenue

Premium

Reach out to the hiring manager directly.

Gain access to the contact details of the hiring managers who actually decide, and reach out to network with them directly. That, plus more when you upgrade:

  • Full match report with fit score and gaps
  • Career diagnostics on how recruiters read you
  • Curated company matches and warm intros
  • 48h early access to new roles

Cancel anytime.