Associate Custom Production Designer

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 under Patterson Flynn, our floorcovering business.

This role supports the end-to-end custom rug production process — from initial account manager request through to completed order. The Associate Custom Production Designer works closely with account managers, in-house artists, and overseas manufacturing partners to help ensure every custom project is executed accurately, on time, and to the highest quality standard.

• Create scaled digital artwork renderings in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for custom rug requests, including full-rug layouts, strike-off renderings, and room placements when necessary
• Translate client specifications — colorways, pattern modifications, size changes, and construction details — into production-ready artwork files
• Support revision cycles through to client sign-off, maintaining an organized archive of all artwork versions

• Support account managers with information on custom feasibility, including construction options, fiber selection, sizing, and lead times
• Assist with colorway development and material selection based on project requirements
• Review client feedback on samples and strike-offs and support the approvals process through to production release

• Assist in placing and processing custom orders with overseas mills, ensuring all specifications are accurately documented
• Track orders through production milestones and flag any delays or discrepancies to senior team members
• Coordinate sample and strike-off shipments between suppliers, showrooms, and workrooms

• Communicate technical specifications and artwork files clearly and accurately to mill teams
• Support positive supplier relationships to help ensure efficient production, quality consistency, and timely delivery
• Help troubleshoot production and quality issues, escalating to senior team members where necessary

• Some experience or strong interest in custom rug or textile production, with familiarity with construction types including but not limited to hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flatweave
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent artwork software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent requests
• Clear, professional communicator — comfortable working with account managers and overseas suppliers
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• A genuine appreciation for design quality and craftsmanship