Surface Designer
Job Description
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
