Saks Fifth Avenue Hiring for Photographer, Fashion and Still Life at New York, New York Full Time

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor, and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences, and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

What This Position Is All About:

The Editorial Photographer is responsible for supporting on-figure editorial photography within the creative team. In partnership with our creative team consisting of in-house and freelance Art Directors, Stylists, and Digital Techs, the role requires meeting daily production levels while maintaining high quality standards. This role will also require shooting still life editorials when needed. Photographers must provide a link to their website/portfolio upon submitting a resume.

The role of Editorial Photographer is responsible for (but is not limited to):

• Shooting multiple editorial images daily across a variety of styled product categories

  while adhering to standards

• Partner with art direction and styling teams to maintain concepts and test new methods

  and ideas to exceed expectations and ensure excellence

• Effectively communicate creative or production notes between Studio and Creative

  teams

• Quality control of own work before uploading to Image Edit or Creative teams

• Time management on set and oversight of crew including Digital Techs, freelance

  Stylists, Models, etc.

• Ensuring workflows and processes are properly followed

• Support Supervisor with maintenance and organization of studio space and equipment,

  including ordering of supplies and rentals for upcoming shoots

• Partner with Supervisor to find efficiencies and improvements in workflows and

  processes

  Cross-functional partners at this level include:

• Art Directors

• Production Team

• Image Editing Team

• Sample Management

Who You Are:

• Self-driven and possesses an enthusiastic work ethic

• Effective at communicating creative ideas and collaborate in a multi-team environment

• Knowledgeable of photographic techniques such as lighting and composition

• Productivity-focused and quick problem solver with proven ability to manage multiple

  projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

• Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure to deadline-based work

• Comfortable with learning new skills and willing to take on responsibilities as needed by

  the team

You Also Have:

• 2+ years of on-set experience digital studio experience, preferably in fashion or related field

• Expert level proficiency with the industry standard software and equipment
  (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canon Camera Systems, ProFoto Lighting, Capture One, and

  Mac OS)

• Problem solving skills and ability to perform under pressure

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Integrity and teamwork skills

• Understanding of luxury customer

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment.

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities

• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

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

• An amazing employee discount

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

Saks 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, Saks 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.

Saks 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.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.