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.