Art Director

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 people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve The 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 journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of the Frederic Media Team, a division of FS&CO. Launched in 2021, Frederic is the most refreshing voice in design, an elixir for a more beautiful life. Unfettered by outside noise, our editors embrace the unique and unexpected. Every glossy page becomes a visual feast of the covetable in a magazine born to be collectible. The magazine covers a range of topics that comprise the well-lived life—interior and garden design, architecture, entertainment, art, travel, and more. Named after the visionary Frederic Schumacher, who founded F. Schumacher & Co. in 1889, Frederic is a must-read for designers and design lovers looking to stay ahead of the curve.

About The Role

The Art Director will be a pivotal member of the Creative team, helping to lead the visual direction and brand expression of F. Schumacher across all touchpoints. This role requires a high-level creative thinker who combines aesthetic excellence with strategic clarity and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate is a lover of beauty with a deep passion for imagery, is a master visual storyteller and deeply passionate about the worlds of interior design, luxury fashion, editorial design, and culture.

You will work with the Creative Director on ideation, design, and production of marketing campaigns, print materials, digital assets, product launches, and social content— ensuring that every visual output reinforces the essence of Schumacher’s legacy, creativity, and brand voice.

Responsibilities 

Creative Direction & Brand Stewardship

• Finetune the visual identity of Schumacher across all channels, ensuring consistency, elegance, and innovation, working with the Creative Director
• Partner with the VP of Editorial Marketing, Associate Style Director and other marketing leaders to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual narratives.
• Help set the tone and direction for seasonal campaigns, product launches, trade events, lookbooks, and collaborations.
• Concept and execute high-impact creative for email, web, catalogs, digital advertising, print media, packaging, and social platforms.

Campaigns, Shoots & Production

• Collaborate with marketing team, stylists, photographers, videographers, and editors to ensure elevated, brand-aligned content.
• Manage image selection, retouching, and quality control.
• Manage data base of imagery

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Guide and mentor junior designers, freelancers, and cross-functional partners, fostering a culture of excellence and creativity.
• Provide clear, thoughtful feedback and creative direction across projects and workflows.
• Partner closely with internal departments—including Product Design, Sales, Merchandising, and E-commerce—to meet business and creative goals.
• Work with smaller subbrands on marketing needs

Execution & Oversight

• Maintain and manage project timelines, workflows, and priorities across concurrent projects.
• Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of craft, originality, brand alignment, and business impact.
• Review and approve production-ready files for digital and print channels.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in art direction, graphic design, or branding—preferably in the luxury, lifestyle, fashion, or design space.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a refined aesthetic, storytelling ability, and brand leadership.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom); familiarity with Figma, After Effects, and other platforms a plus.
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, composition, and color theory.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Able to balance hands-on design execution with high-level creative thinking.
• Strong knowledge of both digital and print production processes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of the luxury consumer mindset and brand alignment strategy.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven ability to multi-task successfully and prioritize work
• Display a track record of dependability
• Represent the company positively through manners and actions
• Ability to work with others and be a team player

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity, inclusion, and equality. 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.