IT Team Lead

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company 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 world's most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories. 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, and a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention to detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with many showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. 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

We’re looking for a proactive IT Team Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of our internal IT helpdesk. You’ll manage a small team of IT Support Specialists, handle escalations, and partner with business stakeholders to improve employee experience and ensure timely, effective support across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about driving process improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Tier 1 and Tier 2 support specialists
• Monitor ticket queues and ensure SLA adherence and issue resolution
• Handle escalations and provide hands-on technical support when needed
• Maintain and improve internal documentation and the IT knowledge base
• Develop and optimize helpdesk workflows, ticket routing rules, and automation
• Identify trends in support issues and work with Tech Ops leadership on long-term solutions
• Collaborate with P&O on onboarding/offboarding processes
• Support endpoint management, asset lifecycle, and inventory accuracy

Job Requirements 

• 3–5+ years of IT support experience, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role
• Strong experience with modern ticketing systems (e.g., Jira Service Management, Zendesk, FreshDesk)
• Solid understanding of endpoint management (macOS, Windows, MDMs like Kandji or Intune)
• Comfortable with Microsoft o365 and SaaS administration
• Experience creating and managing internal IT documentation
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with basic scripting or automation (bonus)
• Prior experience in a fast-paced startup or growth-stage company (nice to have)

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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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.

Salary Range

$90,000—$115,000 USD