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About the Role

Schumacher Hospitality is seeking a Design Coordinator in New York City to support its Hospitality design and account teams. This junior, entry-level, on-site role is ideal for a recent graduate with a design or textile background eager for hands-on experience in the hospitality and contract interiors industry. The role involves supporting the day-to-day design workflow for hospitality projects, from sample requests to processing, and coordinating with internal teams, mills, and facilities.

Responsibilities

Fulfill strike off and memo requests by cutting fabric, wallcovering, and trim swatches for designer and client approval.
Log, track, and prioritize incoming CFA requests for accurate turnaround.
Verify colorway, pattern, and dye-lot accuracy before cuttings are labeled and shipped.
Package and ship CFAs to clients and design firms, and follow up with tracking information.
Take notes at design and product review meetings.
Cut and label memo samples of hospitality fabrics and wallcoverings for team and client review.
Process memo orders and sample yardage orders for design-related projects.
Coordinate sample shipments between mills, showrooms, and offices.
Assist with scanning, organizing, and maintaining the digital library of design files, product samples, and memos.
Archive past designs and maintain organized version histories of custom artwork.
Liaise with Schumacher archival team for Hospitality custom design archiving.
Learn Schumacher's Hospitality product range by working alongside the design team on live client projects.
Rescale and recolor design files.
Create design files in simple repeats.
Partner daily with designers, account managers, and project managers to support 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, submitting invoices, and general organization.
Communicate clearly with mills and print facilities on technical specifications and artwork and color samples.
Support general design, operations, and logistical tasks as needed.

Requirements

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, repeats and 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.
Previous experience 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 with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
A no-task-is-too-small attitude and a willingness to pitch in as needed.
Fast, efficient, and accurate — 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.
Based in, or willing to relocate to, the New York City area.

Skills

Design
Textile Design
Interior Design
Color Matching
Pattern Matching
Attention to Detail
Spreadsheet Software
Microsoft Excel
Smartsheet
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
AVA
Textile Production Methods
Conceptual Skills
Layout Skills
Project Management
Data Management
Quality Control
Independent Work
Multi-tasking
Prioritization
Organizational Skills
Communication
Solutions-Focused Approach
Interior Design Passion
Textiles Passion
Hospitality Industry Passion

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
In-Office 5 Days/Week

Experience Level

Entry-Level
Recent Graduate
0-3 years experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Textile Design, Fine Arts, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$52,000 – $57,000 USD

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
401(k) Plan
Dental, Medical, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
TELADOC
20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Company Holidays
Bereavement Leave
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

About the Company

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company 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 beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories.
Our portfolio of products is broad, united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what's come before, and a drive to make products with enormous care and attention to detail.
Schumacher is a globally recognized company with numerous showrooms domestically and internationally.
Our competitive advantage is our people; we believe our employees are our most important assets.
F. Schumacher & Co. is deeply anchored in our company core values: Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit, Take Ownership & Accountability, Be Solutions-Oriented, Demonstrate Courage, Practice Adaptability, Embrace Collaboration.
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.
This role sits within Schumacher Hospitality, the division focused on elevating hotel, resort, and contract hospitality spaces through Schumacher's fabrics, wallcoverings, and trims.

Equal Opportunity

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.