Phillip Jeffries Ltd is hiring: Designer in Fairfield

Overview

Join to apply for the Designer role at Phillip Jeffries Ltd. This role is for a Luxury Wallcovering Designer who will shape the way the world experiences walls. The position is hybrid with 3 days in-office and flexibility for additional days based on business needs.

What You Will be doing

• Concept
• Research innovative styles/techniques to fulfill a market need or create a market demand
• Analyze category sales and market trends, integrating findings into new collections
• Conceptualize, develop and present new product ideas that align with seasonal themes
• Collaborate with the team to develop and innovate wallcovering collections
• Propose collections to address market needs or stimulate demand
• Strategically plan category recolors, subcategory quotas & planning for vendor diversification according to annual quotas
• Work with the Marketing team on seasonal launch strategy proposal

• Development and Collection Approval
• Request strike-offs from suppliers that align with seasonal themes, color palettes, and trends
• Study category sales and market trends and apply learnings when creating
• Develop new product categories to diversify the product range, e.g., new materials
• Create artwork repeats, pattern matches, and detract as needed
• Confirm product specifications
• Work with the Quality Control Technician
• Ability to give product presentations about their category to train others
• Collaborate with Marketing

• Sourcing
• Maintain and cultivate vendor relationships
• Seek out, onboard, and source new vendors, mills & materials
• Negotiate preliminary pricing, terms, and SLAs
• Vet potential new vendors, technologies, and investments in collaboration with Supply Chain
• Ensure compliance with vendor agreements and quotas
• Schedule and participate in virtual and in-person vendor meetings
• Finalize supplier agreements and collaborate on product diversification
• Troubleshoot with suppliers and internal teams to maintain product quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in design-related field
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• Ava Cadcam
• Painting & Drawing

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 wages ranging from $68,000 to $78,000 per year, based on experience and technical expertise
• Annual bonus opportunity to reward performance
• Cost of Living adjustments to honor growth and commitment
• Generous retirement plan with an automatic company contribution of approximately 10 percent with no employee match required

Health Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance

Time to Recharge

• 16 paid personal days each year
• Paid holidays listed by the company
• Additional paid time off during the annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Earn extra paid time off by completing annual wellness physical
• Up to three paid days each year to give back through volunteer work
• Structured onboarding with 30, 60, and 90-day milestones

Perks at Work

• Exclusive employee discount on Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings
• Access to Working Advantage 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design
• Industries
• Design Services

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