Design Coordinator

Design Coordinator, Hospitality   New York, NY  |  Full-Time  |  Entry-Level / Recent Graduate/ 0-3 years experience  |  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:   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.   Role Overview   Schumacher Hospitality is looking for a Design Coordinator to support our Hospitality design and account teams in New York City. This junior role is suited to someone who has a pro-active approach, 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, design and sales coordination — working closely with Schumacher Hospitality’s Designers, Projects Managers, and Schumacher's mills and facilities.   You  Will   Strike Off and Cutting for Approval (CFA) Support   Fulfill strike off and memo requests 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, accurate turnaround 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 up with 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 for team and client review   Process memo orders and sample yardage orders for design-related projects and development   Coordinate sample shipments between mills, showrooms, and offices   Design & Digital Asset Management   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 process   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   Create design files in simple repeats   Cross-Functional Collaboration   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   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, 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; 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.   Wealth Benefits   Competitive Salary   Corporate Annual Profit Sharing   401(k) Plan   Health Benefits   Dental, Medical, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage   Health Savings Account (HSA)   TELADOC   Other Benefits   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   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

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