Visual Merchandising Designer Job at Phillip Jeffries in Fairfield

At Phillip Jeffries, we believe walls tell stories. What started in 1976 as a small family business with ten grasscloths in a New Jersey garage has grown into a global luxury wallcovering brand trusted by designers and architects around the world. While we have grown, our values have stayed the same: craftsmanship, creativity, and meaningful connections.

We are currently seeking a Visual Merchandising Designer to join our team based out of our Fairfield, NJ headquarters. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week onsite and the remaining days working remotely. Standard hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm.

About the role:

The Visual Merchandising Designer plays a key role in shaping the look, feel, and experience of Phillip Jeffries showrooms and brand environments. This position combines creative design, hands-on execution, and thoughtful project management. You will help bring our collections to life through visual storytelling while ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with the brand across all spaces.

This role also includes leadership responsibilities and close collaboration with cross-functional partners across Design, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

What You Will Be Doing:

Innovative Display Design

• Design and execute elevated visual displays that support showroom storytelling and sales
• Create and refresh:
  • Showroom props
  • Window box displays
  • Secondary displays, including pegboard
  • Florals and seasonal styling
  • Showroom vignettes and product selections
• Ensure all displays align with brand standards and enhance the client experience

Tradeshows, Pop-Ups, and Events

• Support the design and execution of:
  • Tradeshows
  • Pop-up showrooms
  • Internal and client-facing events
  • Product launches and campaign moments
• Partner with internal teams to ensure a cohesive visual message across all activations

Planograms and Merchandising Systems

• Create and maintain planograms and display guidelines that scale across showrooms
• Support Master Collection Rotation and Master Item Rotation (planned to be removed; date to be determined)
• Support Showroom Sales Tools Production and Fulfillment (planned to be removed by the end of 2025)

Project Management and Execution

• Own projects from concept through installation
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple priorities
• Identify risks early and communicate challenges with clear, thoughtful solutions
• Source, onboard, and oversee wallcovering installers for wings and vignettes
• Train showroom staff on new installations, standards, and ongoing maintenance

Showroom Experience and Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on launch and campaign development
• Research visual merchandising trends and regional sales insights
• Maintain visual standards and conduct audits to ensure consistency and quality across installations

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to junior team members
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met
• Support skill development through coaching and constructive feedback
• Help junior staff navigate shifting priorities and obstacles
• Conduct one-to-one meetings and participate in formal performance reviews

What You Bring

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Merchandising, or a related field
• 4- 6 years of experience in visual merchandising or store design, ideally within luxury or premium retail
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative display work and showroom execution
• Understanding of retail, sales, and marketing strategies within the luxury design space
• Ability to travel for projects approximately three days per month

Skills

• Strong visual storytelling and spatial design skills
• Confident use of color theory and product placement
• Knowledge of wallcovering installation and related calculations
• Project planning, timeline tracking, and risk management
• Experience leading one to two direct reports
• Clear communicator who raises challenges alongside solutions
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay organized under deadlines
• Creative problem solver who adapts easily in a fast-paced environment

Systems and Tools

• Design software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), SketchUp, CAD
• Office tools: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Project tools: Wrike and budget tracking tools

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Self-sufficient, adaptable, and proactive
• Professional presence that represents the brand well
• Collaborative, team-first mindset

Why Phillip Jeffries?

As a purpose-driven organization, we truly believe that where you work matters. We are committed to creating an organization with a higher purpose, a place where our talented team can truly flourish. Phillip Jeffries believes in creating an environment with opportunities to grow personally and financially, offering volunteer opportunities that support our community and environment as well as extending a rich benefits package to care for our most valuable assets, our team.

Compensation Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 - $80,000, based on your experience.
• Company bonus program
• Annual Cost of Living Increase
• Retirement Plan - company automatically contributes approximately 10% of your annual compensation

Health Benefits:

• Medical Coverage - low cost to the employee ($40 per month)
  • Spouse/ Domestic Partner/ Civil Union Partner Coverage
  • Family Coverage
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Prescription Plan
• Dental and vision coverage
• Access to ComPsych, confidential mental health support, counseling, and life resources for you and your family
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending Accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars

Other PJ Perks & Benefits:

• 18 Paid days off per calendar year
• 10 Paid holidays

• Thoughtful onboarding plans that outline 30/60/90 goals and trainings.
• Earn Paid time off for community service - Up to 3 days per year
• Access to Working Advantage, providing exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, shopping, and everyday purchases
• Budget towards learning and development support (courses, certifications, conferences)
• Employee Discount on PJ Wallcoverings

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.