Temporary Design Assistant

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 a Temporary Design Assistant reporting to the Pre-Production Director at our Headquarters in Fairfield, NJ 

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating sales tool mockups and scanning tipcards
• Assisting with production of final masters including cutting and filing rejects
• Supporting project owners in prep for sign-offs, meetings, and special initiatives
• Managing and filing samples from vendors and maintaining competitive sample archives
• Filing purchased artwork and organizing the design library
• Assisting with copyright application processes for new and existing designs
• Updating WFX data and artwork libraries
• Curating marketing samples for stakeholder meetings
• Shipping samples and artwork to vendors, partners, and internal teams
• Maintaining mood boards and contributing to launch pad wall installations
• Supporting supply runs and design errands as needed
• Participating in creation of best-seller boards
• Coordinating vendor visits and assisting with logistics

What You Bring

• Must live in the NJ/NY area and willing to come into the office 3 to 5 days a week.
• Pursuing a BA or BFA in interior design, industrial design, textile design or a related field. 
• Must be proficient in: 
  • Photoshop 
  • Mac/PC file folders
  • Microsoft Office Product
  • Cloud file storage organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Problem solver 
• Very Organized 
• Able to Analyze and draw conclusions 
• Materials oriented 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Upbeat energetic, can-do attitude 

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable climbing a 9’ ladder
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $17.00 to $18.45, based on your experience and technical expertise

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.