Associate Production Designer
Associate Production Designer
New York, NY | Schumacher Hospitality x Patterson Flynn
reporting to Director, Custom Production, Carpets
About Schumacher
Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company disrupting the $150 billion global interior design industry. With over 500 employees and growing, we're united by the belief that design transforms life and by our mission to help customers “celebrate the feeling of home.” Schumacher designs and produces fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories, with showrooms domestically and internationally. F. Schumacher & Co. (FSCO) is the parent company to several brands, including Schumacher Hospitality and Patterson Flynn.
Our people are our competitive advantage. We're anchored in six core values:
Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
Take Ownership & Accountability
Be Solutions-Oriented
Demonstrate Courage
Practice Adaptability
Embrace Collaboration
Role Overview
Schumacher Hospitality is growing its custom carpet program and is looking for an Associate Production Designer to sit at the center of it. This role serves Schumacher Hospitality but sits organizationally within, and reports into, the Director, Custom Production, Carpets on the Patterson Flynn Custom team — giving the role direct access to Patterson Flynn's custom production expertise while dedicating its work to Hospitality's carpet projects. You'll own the design and artwork side of those projects — translating client specifications into production-ready renderings — while also supporting the production coordination that gets a design from concept to installed floor. Day to day, you'll work closely with the Patterson Flynn Custom team and overseas mill partners, and partner with the Hospitality sales team, Project Managers, Design Director, and Portfolio Director to bring client carpet designs to life.
You Will
Design & Artwork
Create scaled digital artwork renderings (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop) for custom carpet requests, including full-layout renderings, strike-offs, and room placements
Translate client specifications — colorways, pattern modifications, sizing, and construction details — into production-ready artwork files
Support revision cycles through to client sign-off, maintaining an organized archive of artwork versions
Send finalized artwork and color matches to vendors, digitally or via physical packages
Custom Carpet Consultation
Advise the Hospitality sales team on carpet constructions, fiber types, and performance characteristics for client requests
Support colorway and material development based on project requirements
Review client feedback on samples and strike-offs, and support the approvals process through to production release
Production Coordination
Support the product development process from concept through PO placement and freight coordination
Track orders through production milestones with mill partners, gathering technical specifications, costing, and production details
Flag delays or discrepancies to senior team members and help troubleshoot production or quality issues
Coordinate sample and strike-off shipments between mills, showrooms, and the sales team
Vendor & Cross-Team Communication
Communicate technical specifications and artwork files clearly and accurately to mill teams
Share project details, timelines, and development updates with the Hospitality sales team
Support positive supplier relationships to help ensure efficient production, quality consistency, and timely delivery
You Are/Have
1–5 years of experience in rug/carpet or textile design and production — familiarity with construction types such as hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flatweave, and broadloom is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, or equivalent artwork software
An understanding of rug and carpet constructions, fiber types, and performance characteristics
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
A clear, professional communicator, comfortable working with sales teams, account managers, and overseas suppliers
Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
A genuine appreciation for design quality and craftsmanship
Benefits Package
Your well-being is our priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for you and your family.
Wealth Benefits
Competitive Salary
Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
401K Plan
Health Benefits
Dental, Medical, and Vision Coverage
Prescription Drug Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
TELADOC
Other Benefits
20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Company Holidays
Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Parental & Child Bonding Leave
Pet Insurance, AFLAC Plans, Employee Discount
Salary Range
$60,000 – $75,000 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 law.
Salary Range
$60,000—$75,000 USD