Custom Studio Coordinator

Why join us?

Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors. Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines, from product, graphic, and digital design to art and architecture. Known for its aesthetic and industrial innovation, Maharam’s work is guided by five main principles: utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact. 

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Maharam means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Maharam to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

The Custom Studio Coordinator provides support to the Custom Studio team for Edelman, Knoll Textiles and Maharam. This position is responsible for assisting with Custom Studio projects, processing custom orders, and fielding related questions from sales. The Custom Studio Coordinator reports to Design Manager, Custom Studio but also works in tandem with Director, Custom Studio.

Essential Functions

• With Custom Studio team, coordinates all Custom Developments and Special Finishing requests, communicating often with Sales and resources.

• Handles preparation, shipments and receiving of custom samples.

• Assists in maintaining sample library of custom developments and fabrics treated with Special Finishes.

• Order entry and order acknowledgment for all custom projects.

• Responsible for weekly updates to our resources, to ensure deliveries of custom orders are on schedule. Notifies the sales offices of any delays/problems with the order.

• Assists with processing invoices from resource and generating the invoices for custom orders. 

Magnitude and Relationship Reporting
Reports to Design Manager, Custom Studio

Contacts Inside and Outside the Organization
Interacts regularly with Sales, Resource Management, Product Management, Design and Quality Assurance

Knowledge and Skills

• Detail oriented and organized with excellent follow up skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

• Some familiarity with Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Basic fabric knowledge (ability to review color/pattern)

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Serging/cutting/labeling samples neatly

• Ability to work independently on given tasks

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of industry or customer service experience preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or Design field education preferred

A starting compensation range for this role is $23-27/hour. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. Maharam is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.