Designer

WHO WE ARE:

Exemplar Luxury Group formerly Saks Global is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues we offer expertly curated product assortments unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the worlds most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

The Designer is responsible for creating thoughtful visually compelling creative across digital print social retail and marketing channels. This role translates creative/design direction and strategy into well-crafted visual layouts that reflect the brands aesthetic and standards. Working closely with Art Directors Creative Director Marketing Merchandising and Production teams the Designer supports projects from concept through final execution demonstrating strong design skills attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow. The Designer contributes fresh ideas responds thoughtfully to feedback and consistently delivers polished high-quality work while continuing to develop their creative perspective and technical expertise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop thoughtful and visually engaging designs across digital print social media email packaging retail and advertising.
• Translate seasonal campaigns and brand strategies into cohesive creative assets within established creative direction.
• Take ownership of assigned design projects from initial concept development through final production incorporating feedback and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard.
• Create well-crafted layouts that showcase fashion beauty and lifestyle products in an elevated and engaging way.
• Apply typography layout color imagery and graphic elements effectively to support the brand identity.
• Work closely with Creative Director Art Directors to execute concepts across various customer touchpoints using established direction to guide design decisions.
• Participate in on-set shoots to support the Creative Director and Art Director with image selects and layout development.
• Collaborate with copywriters marketers production teams and other creative partners throughout the design process.
• Prepare accurate production-ready files and manage assigned deliverables through final delivery escalating questions or challenges when additional direction is needed.
• Follow established brand standards and contribute fresh ideas and thoughtful design solutions within the overall creative vision.
• Participate in creative reviews respond to feedback and independently incorporate revisions while maintaining design quality and consistency.
• Manage multiple assigned projects and priorities while communicating progress raising potential issues and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Continue developing design skills creative thinking and technical expertise through hands-on experience collaboration and feedback.
• Stay informed on current fashion design typography digital and cultural trends to bring relevant ideas and inspiration to the work.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Visual Communications Fine Arts or a related field.
• 3 years of professional graphic design experience preferably within fashion luxury retail beauty lifestyle or a related industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in typography layout composition editorial design and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign as well as Figma. Experience with After Effects is a plus.
• Working knowledge 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.
• Strong typography composition and layout skills with an understanding of elevated fashion-forward design.
• Understanding of luxury branding fashion trends visual culture and current design practices.
• Ability to interpret creative direction and develop thoughtful on-brand design solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Creative Marketing Merchandising Photography Copywriting Production and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assigned projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand consistency.
• Receptive to creative feedback and able to apply direction thoughtfully and effectively.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn take on increasing responsibility and continue developing creative and technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):

• Portfolio demonstrating a strong interest in fashion beauty luxury or editorial design with an understanding of visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with motion graphics animation or video editing is a plus.
• Interest or experience in creating digital collages mixed-media compositions and visually engaging concepts inspired by art culture fashion and editorial design.

YOUR LIFE ANDCAREER 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).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group 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 Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation please contact .

Salary Range $72000 - $89000*

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.