Design Coordinator

F.-Schumacher-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account

TELADOC

20 Days PTO

10 Company Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount

Job summary

Schumacher & Co. is seeking a Design Coordinator for Schumacher Hospitality in New York City. The entry‑level role supports design and account teams, with on‑site work five days a week.

You will assist with CFA requests, sampling, memo processing, and coordinating design assets across mills and showrooms. You will learn Schumacher's textile ranges and production methods while collaborating with Designers, Projects Managers, and archival teams to ensure accurate color, pattern, and artwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Interior Design, Textile Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Strong eye for color, pattern matching, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with spreadsheet tools (Excel/Smartsheet) and design software (Photoshop/Illustrator).
• Experience with textile production methods and color separations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support CFA process by cutting fabric, wallcovering, and trim swatches for approval.
• Process memo orders and coordinate sample shipments for design projects.
• Assist with Scanning and organizing the digital asset library and archival design files.
• Collaborate daily with designers, account managers, project managers, and mills.

Skills

Color matching

Attention to detail

Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

AVA

Job description

New York,NY | Full-Time | Entry-Level / Recent Graduate/ 0-3yearsexperience | In-Office 5 Days/Week

About Schumacher

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, and a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention to 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 our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co. is deeply anchored in our company core values:

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

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positivelyimpactthe customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio.This role sits within SchumacherHospitality,the division focused on elevating hotel, resort, and contract hospitality spaces through Schumacher's fabrics, wallcoverings, and trims.

Role Overview

Schumacher Hospitality is looking for a Design Coordinator to support our Hospitality design andaccountteams in New York City.This junior role is suited to someone who has apro-activeapproach, a willingness to learn and collaborate, and is highly organized.This is an entry-level, on-site role well suited to a recent graduate with a design or textile background who wants hands-on experience in the hospitality and contract interiors industry.

You will support the day-to-day design workflow for hospitality projects — from cutting for approval (CFA) requests through sampling, memo processing,designand salescoordination — working closely withSchumacher Hospitality’s Designers,Projects Managers, and Schumacher's mills and facilities.

You Will

Strike Off and Cutting for Approval (CFA) Support

• Fulfillstrike off and memorequests by cutting fabric, wallcovering, and trim swatches from current stock for designer and client approval ahead of full yardage orders
• Log, track, and prioritize incoming CFA requests to ensure fast,accurateturnaround for hospitality clients
• Verify colorway, pattern, and dye-lot accuracy before cuttings are labeled and shipped, relying on a sharp eye for color
• Package and ship CFAs to clients and design firms, and follow upwith sales team with tracking and key information
• Take notes at design and product review meetings

Sampling & Order Processing

• Cut and label memo samples of hospitality fabrics and wallcoverings forteamand client review
• Process memo orders andsample yardage orders for design-related projects and development
• Coordinate sample shipments between mills, showrooms, andoffices

Design & Digital Asset Management

• Assistwith scanning, organizing, andmaintainingthe digital library of design files, product samples, and memos
• Archive past designs andmaintainorganized version histories of custom artwork
• Liaise with Schumacher archival teamfor Hospitalitycustom designarchivingprocess
• Learn Schumacher's Hospitality product range — fabric types, wallcoverings, and printing techniques — by working alongside the design team on live client projects
• Rescale and recolor design files

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner daily with designers, account managers, and project managers tosupport design and development work
• Assist the Design Director with collection development and project management
• Support the studio with administrative duties, such as setting up vendor meetings,submittinginvoices, and general organization
• Communicate clearly with mills and print facilities on technical specifications and artworkand color samples
• Support general design, operations, and logistical tasks as needed

You Are / Have

• A bachelor's degree (recent graduate welcome) in Interior Design, Textile Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
• A good eye for color and pattern matching,with high attention to detail
• An understanding of, or strong interest in learning,repeatsand color separations
• Proficient in using spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet)
• Proficient in design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator); experience with AVA is a plus
• A good understanding of and experience with techniques and production methods across all textile categories: prints, wovens, wallcoverings, and trims
• Strong conceptual and layout skills
• Previousexperience in design, project or data management, or quality control is a plus
• Able to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize workload under pressure
• Able to follow directions and happily execute revisions witha high levelof accuracy and attention to detail
• A no-task-is-too-small attitude and a willingness to pitch in as needed
• Fast, efficient, andaccurate—comfortable turning around a high volume of requests quickly without sacrificing quality
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests in a fast-paced environment
• A clear, professional communicator, comfortable working with internal teams and suppliers
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• A genuine passion for interior design, textiles, and the hospitality industry
• Basedin, or willing torelocateto, the New York City area; able to work on-site in our office 5 days per week

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits

• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); AFLAC Accident & Critical Illness Plans
• Parental Medical Leave & Child Bonding Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount

Salary Range: $52,000 – $57,000 USD Schumacher & Co. 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.

Salary Range

$52,000 - $57,000 USD