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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. 

Job Summary:
As an intern in the Schumacher Design studio, you will support the Schumacher design teams both creatively and organizationally and gain experience with aspects of textile and wallcovering design and production. This role is a unique opportunity to learn and grow as a designer and ideal for someone with a background and interest in textile design, a passion for interiors and design history, and a strong sense of color and pattern. The role requires a balance of creative drive paired with a curiosity for technical problem-solving, a positive and proactive mindset, and a "no task is too small" attitude.

Qualifications:

• BFA in Textile Design or related field
• Enthusiasm for textiles, interior design, design and art history, and continuous learning
• Some experience with Photoshop (ideally textile specific) or other textile software a plus
• Strong hand drawing and hand painting ability
• Familiarity with pattern repeats and layouts appropriate for textiles
• Some understanding of general printing and weaving techniques
• Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks in a highly productive environment, and work efficiently under pressure
• Confidence and clarity in communication

Responsibilities:

• Support the design team's development process by assisting with tasks like finding color swatches, organizing collection boards, preparing and sending out packages, organizing mill samples, and other general studio support
• Work on simple layouts and artwork for prints and wovens
• Assist with organization for production approvals
• Manage and prioritize projects independently in a fast-paced environment
• Assist with preparation for internal meetings and presentations

Hiring Details

• Start date: 1st September 2026. Internship is seasonal, for Fall 2026 period.
• Working Hours: 9am-5:30pm. Includes 30-minute lunch break.
• Role is for 2 days a week, with the potential for a 3rd

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.