Fashion Studio - Student Worker

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville offers a Student Employee position in Fashion with an hourly rate of $15. The role involves assisting in the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising studio, supporting classes, and helping with basic machine maintenance.

Candidates must be Belmont students in the Fashion Department (Sophomore or higher) and available to work up to five hours per week during the semester, with a focus on patterning and sewing tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficient sewing on an industrial lockstitch machine and serger.
• Strong knowledge of clothing pattern design and construction.
• Observant with critical thinking skills and good judgement.
• Courteous, respectful, professional, responsible, trustworthy, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as a studio aid by assisting students with questions in lower-level courses that includes clothing construction and patterning.
• Be alert to student needs and questions during open studio time.
• Assist faculty members in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising area with class preparation from cutting swatches and muslin.
• Oversee basic machine maintenance such as replacing threads and needles of industrial sewing machines and sergers.
• Keep fashion studio organized by putting away slopers and tools and upkeep of the classroom.

Skills

Sewing (industrial lockstitch dril)

Pattern design & construction

Observation & critical thinking

Professionalism & independence

Education

Belmont University student, Fashion Department, Sophomore+

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Serger maintenance

Job description

Employment Type

Student Employee

Hourly Rate

$15

Special Note

All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as a studio aid by assisting students with questions in lower-level courses that includes clothing construction and patterning
• Be alert to student needs and questions during open studio time
• Assist faculty members in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising area with class preparation from cutting swatches and muslin
• Oversee basic machine maintenance such as replacing threads and needles of industrial sewing machines and sergers
• Keep fashion studio organized by putting away slopers and tools and upkeep of the classroom.

Student must be available to work consistent days of the week/times throughout the semester, maximum of 5 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• The student should be proficient at sewing on an industrial lockstitch machine and serger
• The student should have strong knowledge of clothing pattern design and construction
• The student should be observant, possess critical thinking skills, and have good judgement
• The student must be courteous, respectful, professional, responsible, trustworthy, and able to work independently

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University in the Fashion Department. Must be Sophomore level or above.

Required Experience

Must be comfortable using and maintaining industrial sewing machines and sergers.