Designer, Residential Custom

F. Schumacher & Co.•Passaic, NJ

About The Position

The Designer, Residential Custom creates production-ready digital artwork for custom wallpaper requests and supports projects from initial design assessment through client approval and production release. The role translates client specifications—including colorways, pattern modifications, sizing, and construction details—into artwork, prepares files for digital and handprinted production, and supports account managers with custom feasibility information. The designer also assists with colorway development and material selection, tracks orders and production milestones, coordinates sample and strike-off shipments, helps resolve production and quality issues, and maintains organized artwork and production files. The role requires clear communication about project timing and collaboration with account managers, clients, suppliers, showrooms, and workrooms.

Requirements

Experience in wallpaper or textile design or production, with familiarity with print methods including digital and handprint.
BFA in Textile Design or a related field.
Expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Understanding of pattern repeats and layouts.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent requests.
Clear, professional communication skills and comfort working with account managers and clients.
Detail-oriented, organized, thorough, proactive, and solutions-focused.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CAD programs such as AVA or Ned Graphics.

Responsibilities

Create scaled digital artwork renderings in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for custom wallpaper requests, including full repeats, screen print proofs, and room placements when necessary.
Translate client specifications, including colorways, pattern modifications, size changes, and construction details, into production-ready artwork files.
Support revision cycles through client sign-off and maintain an organized archive of artwork revisions.
Separate artwork files for digital and handprinted engravings as needed for production.
Support account managers with custom feasibility information, including design assessment, design callouts, ground options, print method, 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 approvals through production release.
Track orders through production milestones and flag delays or discrepancies to senior team members.
Coordinate sample and strike-off shipments between suppliers, showrooms, and workrooms.
Help troubleshoot production and quality issues, escalating them to senior team members when necessary.
Scan and piece together documents as needed.
Assist with organizing files to ensure clarity for production printing.
Communicate project timing clearly.