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 you’re inspired by thoughtful design, meaningful relationships, and being part of a team that’s shaping extraordinary interiors, we invite you to apply for Associate Designer, Custom. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assisting our sales team and clients with bringing their vision to fruition, reporting to the Customs Manager and based at our headquarters in Fairfield, NJ 3 days per week.
What You’ll Be Doing
Artwork Development
- Champion the full lifecycle of custom artwork—from initial spark to flawless production
- Design captivating murals and tailored wallcoverings that embody client dreams and elevate brand storytelling
- Refine templates and repeat systems to enhance visual continuity and production elegance
- Create pixel-perfect digital files engineered for print brilliance and seamless installation
- Pioneer creative solutions for complex layouts, paneling, and architectural challenges
- Share knowledge to elevate team craft and cultivate digital artwork best practices
- Collaborate with the Design team to shape seasonal narratives and product direction
Client & Sales Liaison
- Lead creative discovery for premium custom requests—translating visions into refined, executable designs
- Balance avant-garde artistry with manufacturing know-how to produce exquisite, on-brand solutions
- Deliver bespoke design proposals that spark client delight and drive revenue
- Orchestrate timelines and feedback loops to ensure smooth, high-touch project execution
- Transform sales insights into strategic design enhancements and trend-forward inspiration
- Provide clear, timely documentation that strengthens client and sales collaboration
- Contribute to Sales enablement tools and training that elevate client experiences
Item Setup
- Ensure impeccable accuracy in item setup and production-ready file delivery for every custom launch
- Optimize workflows to minimize friction, reduce support bottlenecks, and elevate consistency
- Anticipate and resolve file formatting issues before they impact production timelines
Strike-Off Development
- Own the strike-off lifecycle—from prepress prep to color correction and vendor coordination
- Manage key milestones with precision to meet critical launch and delivery dates
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to uphold brand color integrity and craftsmanship
Reporting & Analysis
- Develop visual dashboards and reports that track custom design volume, turnaround, and trends
- Transform artwork data into actionable insights that drive system refinements and creative strategy
- Identify emerging patterns to inform responsive design solutions and process enhancements
- Present data-rich narratives to leadership that influence planning and innovation roadmaps
What You Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Design, or a related field
- 1–2 years of experience in a design-focused role
- Mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Experience with AVA CAD/CAM is a bonus
- Passion for digital art and an eye for sophisticated detail
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 $55,000 to $65,000, 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 $30 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 Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve
- Additional paid time off during our annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
- 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.
