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Associate DesignerPhillip Jeffries • Fairfield, NJ, US
Associate Designer

Associate Designer

Phillip Jeffries • Fairfield, NJ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

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At Phillip Jeffries, we believe beautiful design begins with passion, integrity, and connection. What started in 1976 as a small family business with just ten grasscloths in a New Jersey garage has grown into a global luxury brand offering more than 1,000 wallcoverings to designers and architects around the world. Through decades of growth, our values remain the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to craftsmanship, creativity, and delivering exceptional experiences at every touchpoint.

If youre inspired by thoughtful design, meaningful relationships, and being part of a team thats shaping extraordinary interiors, we invite you to apply for our Associate Designer, Vinyls & Murals. In this role, youll be reporting to the Senior Product Manager with a hybrid working schedule between our Fairfield, NJ location and home office.

What You'll Be Doing

Cultivate Vendor Partnerships

  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers while creating new relationships to diversify product offerings.
  • Plan and manage the annual schedule of vendor meetings, both virtual and in-person.
  • Troubleshoot with suppliers and internal teams to ensure products meet the highest quality standards.

Negotiate & Ensure Compliance

  • Negotiate preliminary pricing and terms
  • Work with Supply Chain to qualify new specifications and pricing.
  • Ensure compliance with current vendor agreements and collection quotas.
  • Finalize supplier agreements and collaborate on product diversification strategies

    • Bring Concepts to Life

  • Attend trend presentations and tradeshows, drawing insights for future design
  • Seek inspiration from travel, art, and culture to fuel innovative concepts.
  • Research color trends, styles, and techniques to meet market needs or spark new demand.
  • Analyze category sales and market trends to inform collection direction.
  • Develop and present new product ideas to the designer and sr designer aligned with seasonal themes.
  • Collaborate with senior designers to innovate wallcovering collections.
  • Commission, purchase, or create artwork by hand and through design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, AVA).
  • Partner with suppliers to obtain prototypes and refine concepts.
  • Work with Marketing to create the story of each collection.

    • Drive Development & Approval

  • Generate color palettes and request strike-offs that align with seasonal themes.
  • Collaborate with mills and suppliers to ensure color consistency and product specifications.
  • Prepare sign-off packages with rationale, palettes, specifications, and budgets for leadership approval.
  • Manage timelines, milestones, and interdepartmental deliverables to keep collections on track.
  • Ensure accuracy in WFX PLM, purchase orders, and production files.
  • Anticipate operational needs such as packaging, warehousing, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Partner with Quality Control and installers to evaluate product performance and create hanging instructions.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to creative impactful sales tools for the sales representatives
  • Maintain seasonal training presentations and provide product presentations to internal teams with anticipating client questions to ensure sales teams are equipped with the right tools.

    • What You Bring to the Table

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in design related field
  • Proficiency in design software Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AVA Cadcam
  • Background in painting or drawing
  • Experience collaborating across departments and with external suppliers.
  • Detail-oriented project management skills with a focus on accuracy and timelines.

    • The Phillip Jeffries Experience

    At Phillip Jeffries, we believe exceptional work deserves exceptional care. Our commitment to creating a more beautiful world extends to how we support our team, offering thoughtfully designed benefits and meaningful perks that reflect our appreciation for your talent and time.

    Your Compensation Journey

  • Competitive salary wage ranging from $60,000 to $68,000, based on your experience and technical expertise
  • Annual bonus opportunity to reward your performance
  • Cost of Living increases that honor your growth and commitment
  • Generous retirement plan with an automatic company contribution of approximately 10 percent with no employee match required

    • Health Benefits That Take Care of You

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with employee premiums as low as $40 per month

    • Coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, and family

  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset medical expenses
  • Prescription, dental, and vision coverage to support whole-person wellness
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program that supports your mental, financial, and physical well-being
  • Pet insurance for your four-legged companions

    • Time to Recharge

  • 16 paid personal days each year to relax, recharge, or travel
  • Paid holidays including New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve
  • Additional paid time off during our annual company closure between Christmas and New Years
  • Earn extra paid time off by completing your annual wellness physical
  • Up to three paid days each year to give back through volunteer work

    • Career Elevation

  • Structured onboarding with clear 30, 60, and 90-day milestones and continued training for long-term success

    • Perks at Work

  • Exclusive employee discount on Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings to elevate your home
  • Access to Working Advantage with discounts on travel, entertainment, and everyday purchases

    • Phillip Jeffries is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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