Pre-Production 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.

Your focus will be on delivering high-quality sales tools on schedule, ensuring PJ sales tools are produced and distributed on time, and supporting the Product Launch Manager in executing production responsibilities. If you're detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on our team as the Pre-Production Assistant at our Fairfield, NJ location!

What you will be doing

Manage the production process of new PJ sales tools for launch and companion sales tools

Collaborate and gain alignment on new sale tool concepts and proposals from Product Marketing, creative, and product data

Become an intricate part of our Launch Team by meeting weekly to provide updates to the on production timelines and schedules

Support the Product Launch Manager to execute on production responsibilities for launch in a timely manner

Coordinating internal needs with Operations, Logistics and IT to efficiently and successfully launch sales tools on time

 Research potential new sales tools for continuous improvement

Managing vendor relationships and communication relevant files/information to align with Phillip Jeffries needs.

Oversee the efficient and timely production of sales tools, ensuring they meet quality and quantity standards in alignment with the launch calendar

Lead proofing on sales tools for launch and coordinating process with internal proofing team

Ensuring all Rep Kits for PJ Sales Team are produced and delivered on time

Coordinate Launch Sales tool production timelines and receipt of inventory with PJ Sample Department and PJ Receiving teams

Tracking and ensuring all Launch sales tools were delivered on time to all proper recipients

Partner with Finance by following up to ensure all Production invoices are accounted for, reviewed and closed out.

What You Bring to the Table

Experience supporting product production or pre‑production processes, including coordination with vendors, internal teams, and production partners

Understanding of production schedules, timelines, constraints in regards to printing, swatching, material handling and logistics

Expertise with Excel, including pivoting, vlookups, graphs, and moderate-advanced formulas

Fluency in printing, graphic layouts programs

Experience with cross-departmental collaboration

Understanding of core business concepts like gross profit margin, supply chain processes, product development and basic marketing

Project management experience

Basic understanding of logistics and quality inspections

Interior Design industry experience a plus

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 hourly rate ranging from $26.78 - $29.22, based on your experience based on prior experience

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 $40 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.