Associate Custom Production Designer

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company disrupt­ing the global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, with over 500+ employees and growing. We are driven by a belief that design transforms life and are dedicated to helping our customers celebrate the feeling of home.

Schumacher designs and produces fabrics, wall coverings, trims, furniture, and accessories. Our portfolio is broad yet united by a passion for design and a drive for care and craftsmanship. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with showrooms domestically and internationally.

This role supports the end-to-end custom rug production process—from initial account manager request to completed order. The Associate Custom Production Designer works closely with account managers, in-house artists, and overseas manufacturing partners to ensure every project is executed accurately, on time, and to high quality standards. This role reports under Patterson Flynn, our floor covering business.

Artwork Rendering

• 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

Custom Rug Consultation

• 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

Order Placement

• 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

Overseas Supplier Communication

• 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

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.

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

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

• 20 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.

Salary Range

$67,000—$75,000 USD