Visual Merchandising Assistant

Phillip Jeffries•Fairfield, NJ

11d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of showroom displays and brand environments. This role is hands-on and detail-driven, working closely with senior team members to bring visual concepts to life across showrooms, tradeshows, and events. This position is ideal for someone early in their visual merchandising career who enjoys working with product, styling spaces, and contributing to polished, luxury environments.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent experience
One to two years of experience in luxury visual merchandising, showroom coordination, or retail display
Exposure to showroom environments, tradeshows, or pop-up installations
Experience supporting seasonal launches or display refreshes
Familiarity with showroom sales tools and collateral
Basic styling and display coordination skills, including vignettes, wings, props, and florals
Understanding of showroom layouts and visual merchandising fundamentals
Ability to follow planograms and execute wing rotations accurately
Strong attention to detail, especially with collateral setup and presentation
Basic research and trend awareness skills
Ability to audit showroom installations and clearly report observations
Design tools: Basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and SketchUp
Office tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Project tools: Wrike, display trackers, and showroom audit templates
Communication tools: Microsoft Teams and email
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within the role
Professional and polished demeanor in showroom environments
Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting
Ability to travel occasionally for showroom support, approximately one to two days per month

Responsibilities

Support the coordination and execution of visual displays, including: Vignettes
Wings
Showroom sales tools
Showroom props
Window box displays
Tradeshows
Pop-up Showrooms
Assist with installations and refreshes to ensure displays are executed accurately and on time
Assist with coordination and delivery of: Florals
Event styling elements
Pegboard displays
Help ensure all secondary displays are set correctly and maintained to brand standards
Follow established planograms and display guidelines
Assist with showroom-specific wing rotations and updates
Support seasonal refreshes and product launches
Assist with layout and placement of showroom collateral, including: Wing tags
Colorway posters
Brochures and magazines
Flat lays
Ensure collateral is accurate, current, and presented cleanly
Research display trends and regional sales insights to support visual planning
Assist with visual merchandising audits and document findings
Help maintain consistency and quality across showroom installations

Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging from $55,000 - $60,000, based on your experience.
Company bonus program
Annual Cost of Living Increase
Retirement Plan - company automatically contributes approximately 10% of your annual compensation
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