Textiles Showroom Assistant

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.

Posted Job Title:

Textiles Showroom Assistant (New York, NY)

Internal Job Title:

Textiles Showroom Assistant (New York, NY)

Position Profile

The Textiles Showroom Assistant is responsible for the maintenance of sample rooms located at 251/257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 100010. Both sample rooms consist of Maharam, Knoll, and Edelman textiles. This position also spends one day per week in the Design Department Studio which is also located at 251 Park Ave South assisting Maharam, Knoll Textiles, and Edelman Leather Design team. This role requires an enthusiastic, proactive individual, and an outstanding communicator with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility.  

This is mostly a support position with limited client interaction, and the principal responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Binder updates: make sure binders are up-to-date so they can be referenced by sales and clients.
• Integration of newly introduced materials into showroom spaces and sample rooms.
• Pull discontinued tip cards
• White-out colorways on cards
• Add new tip cards to binders
• File all memo samples into the sample wall/drawers
• Create and add new folders into storage cabinets for new introductions
• Dispose of all boxes/packaging to keep showroom and sample room tidy
• Returns
• Inventory/Replenishment
• File memos and binder tip cards returned to the showroom sample libraries by clients.
• Ship materials back to the distribution center as required
• Facilitate donations to local organizations/design schools for overflow and discontinued items 
• As required, place orders for new sample inventory from the distribution center
• Organize and file upon receipt
• Sample fulfillment
• Pull samples for designers and ship/messenger as needed and when present in that showroom
• Respond to sample email requests and inquiries from Knoll Textiles and Maharam co-workers
• Pulling memo samples to fill back ordered sample requests
• Showroom Maintenance
• Assist with receipt and organization of office supplies
• Assist with maintenance of Residential Display table in specific showrooms
• Design Studio Tasks
• Cutting and sorting woven color blankets
• Filing color chips
• Maintaining Design’s sample library
• Assist with yearly obsolescence and pruning sample library
• Purging resource bins and fabric storage
• Completing Tip Card and Presentation Board layouts for sampling

Required Experience:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to interact effectively with internal teams and clients
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Self-starter, able to work in a team as well as independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and general computer knowledge.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. 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.

Compensation range for this role is $20.00 - $22.00. 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, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.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.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.