job description

What This Position is All About

Under the direction of the Visual Manager, the Windows Digital Associate works alongside the Saks Fifth Avenue Creative Team to design, execute, and render exciting displays that change on a weekly-basis in one of New York City's most iconic department stores.

We are looking for someone who can multitask within a range of digital skills such as working in a 3D program to build display ideas to spec, in addition to understanding how to render out designs with correct color, finishing and lighting. We will also need someone with strong adobe skills who can photoshop mock-ups, as well as use illustrator to design window credits.

In addition to digital work, this person will also do art production such as painting, prepping fixtures, measuring specs, loading and unloading window displays as needed, applying and removing vinyl, organizing materials, ordering paint, all around helping to install and deinstall creative displays including handling mannequins.

This position requires creativity, collaboration and the ability to take direction, and accomplish tasks with a sense of urgency.

Who You Are:

• A creative individual with strong technical skills and understanding of rendering programs
• Detail oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A team player who is flexible to support the needs of the larger collective team and overall business

You Also Have:

• 1-2 years visual team experience, shop, art or design studio skills possessing a portfolio of previously created projects
• Experienced in vinyl design and application
• Proficiency in a 3D program to render display designs such as Ronan, Sketch Up or another 3D platform such as Maya or Blender
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite with Photoshop and Illustrator skills

As The Windows Digital Production Associate, You Will:

• Create detailed creative and spec renderings for window projects
• Lead graphics design and production for all weekly window installations
• Jump in as a team player where needed to accomplish the tasks at hand
• Work collaboratively with the entire windows team to bring displays to life
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing Associate discount

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between [$26.49-$33.12 per hour].  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers 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).

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.

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

 SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.