Visual Merchandising Assistant

At Phillip Jeffries, we believe walls tell stories. What started in 1976 as a small family business with ten grass cloths 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 Assistant to support our Visual Merchandising team at 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.

The Visual Merchandising Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of showroom displays and brand environments. This role is hands‑on and detail‑driven, working closely with senior team members to bring visual concepts to life across showrooms, trade shows, and events.

This position is ideal for someone early in their visual merchandising career who enjoys working with product, styling spaces, and contributing to polished, luxury environments.

• Support the coordination and execution of visual displays, including:
  • Vignettes
  • Wings
  • Showroom sales tools
  • Showroom props
  • Window box displays
  • Trade shows
  • Pop‑up Showrooms
• Assist with installations and refreshes to ensure displays are executed accurately and on time.

• Assist with coordination and delivery of:
  • Florals
  • Event styling elements
  • Pegboard displays
• Help ensure all secondary displays are set correctly and maintained to brand standards.

• Follow established planograms and display guidelines.
• Assist with showroom‑specific wing rotations and updates.
• Support seasonal refreshes and product launches.

• Assist with layout and placement of showroom collateral, including:
  • Wing tags
  • Colorway posters
  • Brochures and magazines
  • Flat lays
• Ensure collateral is accurate, current, and presented cleanly.

• Research display trends and regional sales insights to support visual planning.
• Assist with visual merchandising audits and document findings.
• Help maintain consistency and quality across showroom installations.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• One to two years of experience in luxury visual merchandising, showroom coordination, or retail display.
• Exposure to showroom environments, trade shows, or pop‑up installations.
• Experience supporting seasonal launches or display refreshes.
• Familiarity with showroom sales tools and collateral.

• Basic styling and display coordination skills, including vignettes, wings, props, and florals.
• Understanding of showroom layouts and visual merchandising fundamentals.
• Ability to follow planograms and execute wing rotations accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with collateral setup and presentation.
• Basic research and trend awareness skills.
• Ability to audit showroom installations and clearly report observations.

• Design tools:
  Basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Sketch Up.
• Office tools:
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Project tools:
  Wrike, display trackers, and showroom audit templates.
• Communication tools:
  Microsoft Teams and email.

• Highly detail‑oriented and organized.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑first mindset.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within the role.
• Professional and polished demeanor in showroom environments.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑paced setting.
• Ability to travel occasionally for showroom support, approximately one to two days per month.

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 talented team can truly flourish. Phillip Jeffries believes in creating an environment with opportunities to grow personally and financially, offering volunteer opportunities that support…