Event 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 Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

About The Role:

Oversee the events team and all events for Schumacher, Tillet, and FREDERIC magazine, making sure events are executed professionally and with an eye for beauty (and fun!).  These include branding events like the FREDERIC It List gala and the Schumacher Paris Deco Off party, as well as designer dinners, book signings, showroom panels and showroom openings. 

This is a global role requiring travel to priority events in the U.S. and Europe, and flexibility in working hours to support event execution across time zones. 

Event production includes:

• Strategic planning: Develop event concepts, goals, theme, and speaker/ panelist ideas
• Budget Management: create, manage, and monitor event budgets, negotiating contracts, and tracking expenses to maximize revenue and control costs.
• Writing copy for invitations to follow the brand guideline
• Marketing and Promotion: Working with the art director and creative director to design invitations, ensuring they get printed and sent out well in advance of the event.
• Vendor & Venue Management: Finding and securing elevated and brand-appropriate venues, florists, entertainment, etc.
• conceiving and producing event decor (tablecloths, napkins, printed menus, flowers, etc.)
• food and wine selection
• Working with local regions to come up with appropriate and thoughtful guest lists tailored to each event
• Working with managing directors throughout the country to make sure events happen seamlessly
• Logistics & Operations: Coordinate all event details, including setup, teardown, transportation, staffing, permits, and on-site execution.

Who You Are

• Exceptionally detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage complex initiatives from concept through execution.
• Possess a discerning eye and deep appreciation for luxury, design, and elevated brand experiences.
• A hands-on, confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a natural ability to build trust across teams and regions.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience producing and executing high-end, brand-driven events
• Demonstrated experience leading, structuring, and scaling an events function or team
• Proven experience managing and developing direct reports, including setting goals, providing feedback, and building high-performing teams
• Proven ability to manage complex budgets, negotiate with vendors, and oversee multiple external partners
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple workstreams under tight deadlines

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:

• 20 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

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.