SCHUMACHER NA ART DIRECTOR

Schumacher NA, a subsidiary of F. Schumacher & Co., is America’s leading manufacturer of fabrics and wallcoverings.

Schumacher NA is excited to add a highly creative leader to its team. The Schumacher NA Sales Marketing Art Director position requires the ability to: think big picture while also being detail-oriented, bring creative ideas to the table, understand the brand voice and ensure that all touchpoints are brand-consistent and elevated, be an excellent leader, and manage many projects simultaneously.

The Schumacher NA Sales Marketing Art Director will oversee the Schumacher NA Sales Marketing art department and will report to the Creative Director. Consistently elevated brand identity and driving sales are key goals that will be achieved through breathtaking, engaging and intelligent visuals and content. Armed with a passion for design, and the ability to conceptualize content, the right candidate will thrive in our fun, and fast-paced environment.

YOU WILL:

· Oversee the design of all Schumacher NA Sales Marketing assets working across various departments including sales marketing, licensing, finished goods, sampling, visual merchandising, pr and events; ensuring that all visuals and content are consistent with brand voice.

· Work with the Creative Director and Schumacher NA Brand Marketing Art Director to continually finetune the visual language of Schumacher NA to keep up with the brand’s evolution

· Oversee the design of digital newsletters, product sourcebooks, invitations, catalogues, brochures, social media assets, etc., working with graphic design team to develop a production schedule. You will work closely with the Sales Marketing Director, as well as various department heads to understand and execute their needs

· Think critically about the goals and power of each project and how to get messages across visually

· Continually push the envelope with new content ideas and design concepts

· Lead the Schumacher NA Sales Marketing art department team: develop their talent and foster their growth

· Manage and communicate project timelines, deadlines and deliverables with stakeholders appropriately to ensure timely delivery of projects

· Support team and company goals as needed, excitedly taking on new and more projects as needed

· Work with Brand Marketing Art Director to make sure messaging and visuals are consistent in both marketing departments.

YOU HAVE/ARE:

· 5+years’ experience

· A degree in Graphic Design, BFA preferred

· Exceptional design and layout skills

· Strong Photoshop, conceptual, typographic, drawing, and layout skills

· Proficient in Adobe CC specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

· Knowledge of web motions graphics and video using After Effects is a plus

· Knowledge in Microsoft office

· Experience in project management and planning

· A team player

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

· Ability to work efficiently under pressure, multi-task, stay organized.

· Exceptional attention to detail

ABOUT FSCO:

F. Schumacher & Co is a 130+year‐old interior design company that creates and distributes fabric, wallcovering and furniture to skilled businesses around the world. Our family‐owned company is synonymous with style, taste and innovation. Our collections are comprehensive, with an extraordinary range united by respect for classicism, an eye for the cutting edge, and an unparalleled level of quality.

But don’t be fooled! While we celebrate our storied heritage, we operate like a 131-year‐old startup. Our talented team is innovative and dynamic, and our culture is progressive and fun. In order continue our success; we are always looking for talented people that fit.

• Culture: In our company, you’re judged by your ideas and results, not by your experience or title. So, we encourage you to be thoughtful, casual, and to speak your mind.
• Development: We strive every day to develop you and your colleagues for what we believe is a challenging and supportive business environment.
• Teamwork: We believe that success and efficiency can only be a product of collaboration. At FSCO, working together is the rule, not the exception.
• Innovation: We have achieved success and longevity through innovation. And we encourage experimentation and rule breaking. Mistakes? Those are things we embrace, talk about and learn from.
• Life balance: Focused, productive time is more important than long hours. We believe in having enough time to be happy both in the office and out of it.

F. 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 national, federal, state or local law.

F. Schumacher & Co.