Designer

Saks

$72K — $89K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related field.
  • 5+ years of graphic design experience, ideally in fashion, luxury retail, beauty, or lifestyle fields.
  • Demonstrated expertise in typography, layout, editorial design, and visual storytelling through a strong portfolio.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), plus familiarity with Figma; knowledge of After Effects is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of print and digital design processes including production and color management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop impactful visual designs for various platforms including digital, print, and advertising.
  • Translate brand strategies into cohesive creative assets.
  • Create editorial-style layouts that engage and showcase fashion and lifestyle products.
  • Collaborate with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to bring campaign concepts to life.
  • Prepare production-ready files and manage quality through project delivery.
  • Continuously innovate and evolve brand standards.
  • Mentor junior designers by providing guidance and feedback.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Disability insurance offerings.
  • Employee discounts available.
Full Job Description
Salary Range $72,000 - $89,000*
Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

  • 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 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 (Minimum Requirements):
  • 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 (nice to haves):
  • 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 EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:
  • 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).

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.

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