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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 Photo & Video Producer manages the daily operational logistics-including budgets-for promotional and all-channel visual collateral strategy for Saks. This role is responsible for producing editorial digital content, including both photo and video, across multiple brands within Saks Global Digital.

The Producer oversees all aspects of production from pre- through post-, including managing the photo and video budgets, and sourcing talent such as models, hair & makeup artists, stylists, photographers, directors, and location scouts to bring each shoot to life. They ensure that selected talent and locations align with the overall feel and seasonal creative direction of the brands.

In addition to photo production, this role manages video content creation-overseeing video shoot logistics, collaborating with creative leads on shot lists and storyboards, and supervising post-production including video editing, motion graphics, and vendor approvals.

The Producer also works closely with the Director of Photo Production and the Photo Art Direction team to identify and secure creative talent, and will partner with outside production companies when needed.

YOU WILL DO:

• Own, develop, and monitor photo and video production schedules for the department, ensuring timelines are met across all creative deliverables.

• Strategize and achieve maximum production per shoot to ensure a robust volume of content-including photography and video-for multi-channel usage (e.g., e-comm, editorial, social, and paid media).

• Negotiate with external suppliers and manage monthly budget sheets to ensure all expenses fall within budgeted allowances. This includes full shoot logistics: talent, directors, location scouts, props, model bookings, and video crews.

• Identify and maintain relationships with emerging model, photographer, hair/makeup, and video director/editor talent, with an intuitive understanding of the Saks Global brands and their distinct customer bases.

• Effectively manage assigned projects, including scoping, quoting, cost tracking, and billing, while also processing department invoices and tracking billing requests.

• Develop presentation material for concept proposals related to photography and video, including talent, locations, and treatments for multi-channel campaigns.

• For in-house shoots, clearly communicate creative direction-including storyboards and shot lists-with studio teams and build strong working relationships to ensure successful execution.

• Manage the editorial calendar, aligning with internal campaign and content calendars, ensuring video and photo deliverables are scheduled and delivered on time.

YOU WILL BRING:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in production with publishing or photo agency OR worked in luxury fashion

• Maintain and manage budget goals for editorial shoots

• Proficient knowledge of Word, Excel, and In Design

• Negotiation and budget management skills

• Strong ability to multi-task/juggle multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently

• Must work well under pressure

• Strong and confident presence

• Understanding of luxury customer

• Project Management

• Leadership and teamwork skills

• Strong Organizational and Communication Skills

• Fashion aptitude; creative and innovative

• Drives for results; decision making ability

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).

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

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.