Digital Merchandising Manager, Visual Content

F. Schumacher & Co.•New York, NY

2d•$55,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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”. F. Schumacher & Co designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, rugs, 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. F. Schumacher & Co is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally. Our competitive advantage in the industry is our 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: Take Ownership & Accountability Be Solutions-Oriented Demonstrate Courage Practice Adaptability Embrace Collaboration & Change 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. This role is a part of our Portfolio Development Team.

Requirements

Strong project management skills, with the ability to scope, plan, and drive cross-functional initiatives independently.
An eye for image quality and strong instincts for what drives customer engagement and conversion online.
Genuine interest in and familiarity with AI imaging tools and technology; hands-on experience is a plus.
Comfortable managing freelancers and outside vendors to execute against a project plan.
3+ years of experience in photo/creative production, project management, digital content, or a related field.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority, partnering closely with the Photo Studio team and cross-functional stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree preferred; background in photography, visual merchandising, e-commerce, or a related field a plus.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with AI imaging tools and technology.

Responsibilities

Drive Visual Inspiration & Conversion: Be a key leader on our team to define the way we show our product to our customers and drive conversion.
Define and roll out improved photography and post-production standards for existing and new products to drive augment customer inspiration.
Partner with Web product management team to test and measure how imagery changes affect sample conversion and other key metrics.
Audit current flats, dimensions, lifestyle, and rendering photography to identify gaps in quality, consistency, and conversion performance.
Build Web & Content Strategy: Rethink which photo types should appear on product pages, and in what sequence, to best support the customer's decision-making journey.
Develop guidelines for photo selection, sequencing, and merchandising across the website and other digital touchpoints.
Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and creative teams to align imagery strategy with brand and sales goals.
Implement AI & Innovative technology: Build and manage new, dynamic digital assets that enable designers and customers to make more informed decisions on our products.
Identify and pilot AI tools that improve photo production speed, quality, or scalability (e.g., AI-assisted retouching, upscaling, background generation).
Stay current on emerging AI imaging technology and bring forward recommendations for how FS&CO can lead in this space.
Lead Project & Vendor Management: Scope, plan, and manage cross-functional projects from concept through launch, including timelines, budgets, and resourcing.
Identify and manage freelance photographers, editors, and AI/technology vendors as needed to execute projects.
Partner with the Photo Studio team to prioritize project-based work alongside their core product photography workload.
Report progress, results, and recommendations to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
This is a project-based role and specific topic areas may vary over time.