Fabric & Notions Specialist — Flexible Schedule & PTO

Integratedcooling; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Mood Designer Fabrics is a leading destination for fashion, sewing, and DIY enthusiasts, offering textiles, trims, and sewing supplies. A new concept showroom hosts classes and events for the local sewing community.

Sales Associates connect customers with fabrics, notions, and trims, delivering a friendly, educational shopping experience with a service-minded, sales-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Solid practical knowledge of fabrics and sewing: experience sewing garments, quilting, costumes, or similar.
• At least 1 year of retail, customer service, or sales experience in a store or comparable setting.
• Strong communication skills and comfort approaching and engaging with customers in a busy environment.
• Ability to learn POS and ordering systems quickly and follow detailed processes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, providing knowledgeable recommendations on fabric options, notions, trims, muslin, and pattern paper based on their project needs.
• Help customers understand and use the header-based ordering system, placing orders for fabrics.
• Operate the register accurately, handle card transactions, and follow opening/closing procedures as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor, including trims and notions walls, fixtures, and fabric header displays.
• Restock merchandise, tag and organize product, and assist with regular inventory checks and counts.
• Learn and retain detailed product knowledge about fabric types, sewing techniques, and project applications to better advise customers.
• Support in-store events, demos, and community activities by setting up, breaking down, and engaging positively with attendees and leading your own events.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including loss prevention and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager and fellow associates to meet sales and service goals.

Skills

Fabric knowledge

Communication skills

POS system

Retail experience

Tools

Ordering system

Job description

Mood Designer Fabrics is a leading destination for fashion, sewing, and DIY enthusiasts, offering textiles, trims, and sewing supplies. A new concept showroom hosts classes and events for the local sewing community.

Sales Associates connect customers with fabrics, notions, and trims, delivering a friendly, educational shopping experience with a service-minded, sales-oriented approach.