F. Schumacher & Co., America’s leading name in fabric, wallcovering, floorcovering, and furnishings, is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join the Residential Custom team under the Schumacher North America brand.
The Residential Custom team delivers one-of-a-kind projects to clients who expect nothing less than perfection. This role sits at the intersection of sales support and direct client service, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both the precision of project management and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
In this role, you will serve as part of the operational backbone, supporting orders end-to-end from quoting through delivery. You’ll act as a key connector between the sales team, production partners, and clients, ensuring every order is delivered on time and exceeds expectations.
This role will split time between our Midtown NYC office and our production facilities in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and/or Passaic, NJ.
Own the full order lifecycle for residential custom wallcovering projects, from pre-sale quoting and SKU creation through production, invoicing, and post-sale follow-up
Manage change orders, rush requests, and client revisions with accuracy and a solutions-oriented mindset
Monitor order progress across concurrent projects and proactively address issues to keep everything on track
Track sample and strike-off approvals, coordinating client sign-off before production release
Serve as the dedicated Project Manager for all custom pillow orders, overseeing the program end-to-end
Develop detailed order plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and risk considerations
Partner closely with the sales team to ensure a seamless handoff and provide regular status updates
Translate client and sales needs into actionable plans for production partners
Proactively communicate order status to clients and respond to questions with speed and accuracy
Follow up on outstanding quotes and open projects to keep the pipeline moving
Build and maintain strong relationships with production partners and manage delivery expectations
Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Shipping, Sales Support) to troubleshoot issues and drive solutions
Review completed orders to identify process improvements and optimization opportunities
You are an intellectually curious, highly organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You build rapport quickly, listen carefully, and take pride in delivering a strong customer experience.
0–3 years of experience in project management, customer service, or a related operations role
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and able to identify potential issues early
Solutions-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Comfortable adapting in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Bachelor’s degree
Interest or background in interior design, textiles, or home furnishings
Experience in a luxury or custom product environment
Salary range: $55,000 – $65,000, depending on experience.
Project Managers are also eligible for performance-based incentives.
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
Health Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
Salary Range $55,000—$65,000 USD
At FS&CO, we believe design transforms lives. It sparks creativity, challenges norms, and defines the spaces that matter most to us. We don’t just create design—we champion it. Across our family of brands—Schumacher, Patterson Flynn, Backdrop, Frederic Media, and Paramount Prints—we collaborate with the brightest talents in the industry to bring beauty to the world.
SCHUMACHER
Creating the finest quality designer fabric, wallpaper, trim, and furniture, Schumacher offers everything you need to design residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors with confidence and creativity.
PATTERSON FLYNN
Since 1943, Patterson Flynn has been a trusted source for premium custom carpets and rugs, adorning the world’s most celebrated interiors. Now, with the addition of textiles, it’s a comprehensive design destination defined by unmatched craftsmanship, exquisite artistry, and exceptional service.
BACKDROP
Backdrop’s quality, Green Wise-certified paints and wallcoverings are made from handcrafted artwork in our studios in downtown L.A. and in Brooklyn,.
FREDERIC MEDIA
A celebration of the power of design, FREDERIC Magazine is your guide to a more beautiful life. Published four times a year and online at fredericmagazine.com, we showcase the most interesting and impactful interior design, architecture, gardens, art, and travel.
PARAMOUNT PRINTS
Paramount Prints is the premier name in high-end textile and wall-covering printing. With more than 40 years of industry experience, our family-run, one-of-a-kind facility has a worldwide network, ranging from the largest distributors in the textile industry to start-ups and artisans, all designed to help achieve the perfect look.
