Junior Textile Designer

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, 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:

• 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 is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

Role Overview

The Junior Designer will support the Schumacher design studio both creatively and organizationally, gaining experience with aspects of textile and wallcovering design and production. This role is a unique opportunity to learn and grow as a designer and ideal for someone with a background and interest in textile design, a passion for interiors and design history, and a strong sense of color and pattern. The role requires a balance of creative drive paired with a curiosity for technical problem-solving, a positive and proactive mindset, and a “no task is too small” attitude.

You Will

• Contribute to the development of designs across all categories: prints, wovens, wallcoverings, and trims
• Create simple layouts, artwork, and simple separations for print production
• Develop original artwork and hand draw/paint as needed
• Develop colorways for printed and woven designs, under direction of director
• Contribute to the research of creative concepts, and develop palettes and mood boards, under direction of director
• Assist with administrative duties, production approvals, and regularly update information in development tracking system
• Manage and prioritize projects independently in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate with mills and vendors throughout development and join vendor meetings
• Support cross-functional team communication as needed, assist with preparation and organization for internal meetings and presentations
• Become familiar with the portfolio in relation to the Schumacher “Country” aesthetic and research the category in depth to understand the needs of interior designers

You Have/Are

• BFA in Textile Design or related field
• Enthusiasm for textiles, interior design, design and art history, and continuous learning
• Experience with Photoshop (ideally textile specific); AVA software experience a plus
• Strong conceptual, layout, and color sensibility
• Strong hand drawing and hand painting ability
• Familiarity with pattern repeats and layouts appropriate for textiles
• Some understanding of and experience with general printing and weaving techniques and materials used for fabric, wallcovering, and trims
• Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks in a highly productive environment, and work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in both creative and technical aspects of design
• Confidence and clarity in communication

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.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

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.