Associate Designer

F. Schumacher & Co.; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Schumacher & Co. is seeking a skilled color separator for Paramount Prints in Passaic, NJ. You will create and finalize color separations for screen printing, including halftone, spot color, CMYK, and index separations, ensuring accuracy and production-readiness.

The role requires 1–3 years of separation experience, strong Photoshop/Illustrator skills, and a solid understanding of screen-print production, inks, and fabric considerations. AVA or Ned Graphics knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in color separations for screen printing is preferred.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator required.
• Knowledge of screen-print production processes and fabrics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and finalize color separations for screen printing (halftone, spot color, CMYK, index).
• Ensure separations match approved artwork while maintaining print detail.
• Coordinate with designers to resolve artwork/production questions before engravings.
• Prepare engraving files for production and manage file organization for printing.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

Screen printing

Pattern repeats

Detail oriented

Tools

AVA

Ned Graphics

Job description

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers "celebrate the feeling of home". Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our Competitive Advantage In The Industry Is The People. We Believe That Our Employees Are Our Most Important Assets. F. Schumacher & Co Is Deeply Anchored In Our Company Core Values Which Are As Follows

• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio.

PARAMOUNT PRINTS

YOU WILL:

• Create, edit, and finalize color separations for screen printing, including halftone, spot color, CMYK and index separations.
• Ensure the final separations match the approved artwork and retains detail, while considering the nuances of screen printing.
• Account for mesh counts, halftone/LPI settings, screen angles, and ink opacity/behavior on different fabrics when building separations
• Prepare engraving files for production
• Communicate with designers to resolve artwork or production questions or call outs before engravings are executed.
• Execute simple layouts and adjust repeats and scale where necessary
• Scan and piece together documents, as needed
• Track screen usage, remakes, and keep accurate production logs.
• Coordinate engraving of oversized screens with outsourced vendor
• Assist with the organization of files, ensuring clarity for production printing
• Work closely with Head of Design and Director of Production Planning from initial contact through approval of final designs
• Clear communication of timing for each project

YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of coloring programs like AVA or Ned Graphics a plus
• 1-3 years of experience in separation work a plus
• Strong working knowledge of screen-print production itself: inks, underbases, trapping, halftones, mesh counts, and fabric/substrate considerations.
• An understanding of pattern repeats and layouts
• Detail oriented, organized and thorough
• A no-task-is-too-small attitude and willingness to pitch in as needed
• Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure, multi-task, follow directions, stay organized, and happily execute revisions with a high level of accuracy

Passaic, NJ

Salary Range

$50,000 - $55,000 USD

We are 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.