Associate Designer

F. Schumacher & Co.
Passaic, NJ
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for detail-oriented candidates who execute screen-print separations and collaborate with design teams. Role requires technical precision in production and alignment with a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of separation work experience and a background in print production
    — “1-3 years of experience in separation work a plus”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment with design and production teams
    — “Work closely with Head of Design and Director of Production Planning from initial contact through approval of final designs”
  • Candidates with a strong understanding of fabric/substrate considerations and color behavior
    — “Strong working knowledge of screen-print production itself: inks, underbases, trapping, halftones, mesh counts, and fabric/substrate considerations”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in production processes
    — “Detail oriented, organized and thorough”
  • Candidates must be flexible and able to manage shifting priorities and multiple tasks
    — “Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with mesh counts, halftone settings, and fabric compatibility in your portfolio
    — “Account for mesh counts, halftone/LPI settings, screen angles, and ink opacity/behavior on different fabrics when building separations”
  • Demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively with designers and resolve production issues
    — “Communicate with designers to resolve artwork or production questions or call outs before engravings are executed”
  • Showcase your organizational skills and ability to track screen usage and maintain production logs
    — “Track screen usage, remakes, and keep accurate production logs”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate color separations
  • efficient production processes
  • high-quality designs
Typical background
graphic designvisual artsinterior design

Skills & requirements

Required

PhotoshopIllustratorScreen PrintingColor Separation

Preferred

AVA Or Ned GraphicsMapping Or Geospatial Tools

Stack & domain

PhotoshopIllustrator

About the role

Original posting from F. Schumacher & Co. via Greenhouse

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, 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. 

PARAMOUNT PRINTS 

YOU WILL: 

Create, edit, and finalize color separations for screen printing, including halftone, spot color, CMYK and index separations.  

Ensure the final separations match the approved artwork and retains detail, while considering the nuances of screen printing. 

Account for mesh counts, halftone/LPI settings, screen angles, and ink opacity/behavior on different fabrics when building separations 

Prepare engraving files for production 

Communicate with designers to resolve artwork or production questions or call outs before engravings are executed. 

Execute simple layouts and adjust repeats and scale where necessary 

Scan and piece together documents, as needed 

Track screen usage, remakes, and keep accurate production logs. 

Coordinate engraving of oversized screens with outsourced vendor 

Assist with the organization of files, ensuring clarity for production printing 

Work closely with Head of Design and Director of Production Planning from initial contact through approval of final designs 

Clear communication of timing for each project 

YOU HAVE/ARE: 

Expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator 

Knowledge of coloring programs like AVA or Ned Graphics a plus 

1-3 years of experience in separation work a plus 

Strong working knowledge of screen-print production itself: inks, underbases, trapping, halftones, mesh counts, and fabric/substrate considerations. 

A sensitive eye for color 

An understanding of pattern repeats and layouts 

Detail oriented, organized and thorough  

A no-task-is-too-small attitude and willingness to pitch in as needed 

Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities 

Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure, multi-task, follow directions, stay organized, and happily execute revisions with a high level of accuracy 

TO APPLY 

Resume and portfolio are required 

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 $50,000—$55,000 USD

Source: F. Schumacher & Co. careers (Greenhouse)

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