Phillips Industries

Visual Merchandising Designer

Phillips Industries

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fairfield • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year

About the role

  • Design and execute elevated visual displays that support showroom storytelling and sales
  • Create and refresh showroom props, window box displays, secondary displays, florals, seasonal styling, showroom vignettes, and product selections
  • Ensure all displays align with brand standards and enhance the client experience
  • Support the design and execution of tradeshows, pop-up showrooms, internal and client-facing events, product launches, and campaign moments
  • Create and maintain planograms and display guidelines that scale across showrooms
  • Own projects from concept through installation, build and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets
  • Allocate resources effectively across multiple priorities, identify risks early, and communicate challenges with clear, thoughtful solutions
  • Source, onboard, and oversee wallcovering installers for wings and vignettes
  • Train showroom staff on new installations, standards, and ongoing maintenance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on launch and campaign development
  • Research visual merchandising trends and regional sales insights
  • Maintain visual standards and conduct audits to ensure consistency and quality across installations
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to junior team members, assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met
  • Support skill development through coaching and constructive feedback, conduct one-to-one meetings and participate in formal performance reviews

Requirements

  • 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
  • A 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
  • 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
  • Clear communicator who raises challenges alongside solutions
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay organized under deadlines
  • Creative problem solver who adapts easily in a fast-paced environment
  • Design software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), SketchUp, CAD
  • Office tools: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
  • Project tools: Wrike and budget tracking tools
Benefits
  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 - $80,000
  • 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 ($40 per month)
  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
visual merchandisingspatial designcolor theoryproduct placementwallcovering installationproject planningtimeline trackingrisk managementcreative display workshowroom execution
Soft Skills
visual storytellingclear communicationcreative problem solvingorganizationmultitaskingleadershipcoachingcollaborationresource allocationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Interior DesignBachelor’s degree in MerchandisingBachelor’s degree in a related field