Surface Designer

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, creative collaboration, and seeing your work come to life in extraordinary interiors, we invite you to apply. Reporting to the Customs Design Director, this role plays an integral part in shaping custom artwork—from refining layouts and supporting client concepts to preparing designs for production. This position is ideal for a detail‑driven creative who thrives at the intersection of artistry and execution, values collaboration, and takes pride in contributing to beautifully realized custom projects.

What You Will be doing

Artwork Development

You’ll help shape how custom designs come to life—refining artwork, solving layout challenges, and supporting the creative integrity of every custom project.

Support the development of custom artwork files and prepare designs for production use

Adapt existing PJ designs and templates to meet client needs while adhering to brand and production standards

Prepare mural layouts and tailor artwork based on provided specifications and direction from senior team members

Identify repeat or layout inefficiencies and proactively suggest improvements to senior designers

Follow defined artwork standards to produce accurate digital files for print and installation

Maintain and update documentation, contributing examples to support team training and development

Assist in resolving layout or repeat challenges under the guidance of senior designers

Adapt artwork based on feedback, architectural elevations, or revised specifications, with review from senior staff

Ensure artwork aligns with seasonal design direction and escalate concerns to the Director of Design as needed

Client & Sales Liaison

You’ll play a key role in bringing client visions to life—partnering with Sales and Design to shape custom concepts that are both inspiring and achievable.

Prepare visual proposals and supporting materials for escalated client requests in partnership with Sales and senior design staff

Review client vision briefs and contribute design options that align with production capabilities

Support the presentation of custom concepts that balance creativity, feasibility, and client needs

Track timelines for assigned custom requests and provide updates to internal stakeholders

Share recurring client feedback or request trends with the design team

Help maintain communication templates and visual reference libraries to support Sales efforts

Prepare artwork assets or samples used for Sales education and onboarding initiatives

Item Setup

You’ll help move custom designs from concept to reality by ensuring every detail is accurately prepared for production.

Enter precise data and submit production-ready files for assigned custom items

Follow established processes for item setup and flag potential delays to team leads

Review files for accuracy prior to submission and escalate issues to support teams when needed

Strike-Offs

You’ll help safeguard quality and consistency by supporting the critical review process that brings custom designs one step closer to production.

Prepare digital files for strike-off creation and assist with color adjustments during review

Coordinate timelines with internal teams to meet established delivery dates

Participate in strike-off reviews with Manufacturing or Quality teams to ensure standards are met

Reporting & Analysis

You’ll contribute to smarter design decisions by helping capture insights, trends, and data that support continuous improvement.

Record and track key metrics related to assigned custom requests

Organize artwork and request data for reference in template development and team reviews

Summarize feedback and patterns in client demand, sharing insights with senior designers

Assist with updating team reports or dashboards in collaboration with leadership

What You Bring to the Table

Ability to be onsite at 3 days per week at our Fairfield, NJ location

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or a related creative field

3–5 years of professional experience in a design, artwork development, or production-oriented creative role

Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator for layout, artwork refinement, and production preparation

Experience using AVA CADCAM or similar design-to-production tools preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) to support documentation, tracking, and cross-functional communication

Solid foundation in painting and drawing, with an understanding of color, composition, scale, and visual storytelling

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 $65,000 to $75,000, 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 $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.