Design Coordinator

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