Visual Design Manager

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 Manager 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 Manager plays a key role in elevating the Phillip Jeffries showroom experience through innovative, luxury-level visual displays and consistent execution across all locations. This position blends creative design, project management, and leadership to drive brand storytelling, sales impact, and operational excellence within the Visual Merchandising team.

This role also includes leadership responsibilities and close collaboration with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, and Showroom teams.

What You Will Be Doing:

Creative Visual Merchandising

Design and execute elevated visual displays that communicate product launches, campaigns, and brand stories

Develop and implement showroom props, florals, styling elements, and immersive display experiences

Lead design and execution for tradeshows, pop-up showrooms, and experiential environments

Partner with Marketing and Sales to ensure visual storytelling supports business objectives

Research trends across luxury retail, hospitality, and design to inform innovation and customer engagement

Showroom Merchandising and Standards

Develop and maintain merchandising standards and frameworks that ensure consistent execution across all showrooms

Review showroom plans, vignette selections, and display initiatives for alignment with brand positioning

Evaluate showroom performance and recommend improvements to presentation and customer experience

Support the creation of merchandising tools, training materials, and scalable systems

Project Management and Execution

Own projects from concept through installation, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, and budget

Build and manage project plans, resources, and risks across multiple priorities

Track project progress, communicate updates, and identify solutions to challenges

Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and operational efficiency

Showroom Experience

Conduct showroom audits and ensure consistent execution of brand standards

Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and showroom performance

Partner with internal stakeholders to enhance visual storytelling across global locations

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to Visual Merchandising team members

Assign and prioritize work, ensuring projects are completed on time and at a high standard

Support team development through coaching, feedback, and performance management

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment aligned with PJ values

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

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

Ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay organized under deadlines

Ability to communicate challenges alongside solutions

Strong prioritization and multitasking skills 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 $80,000 - $85,000, 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

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.