Sewing Associate

RH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dmitriy & Co, part of the RH ecosystem, is seeking a skilled upholstery sewing professional to review orders, operate sewing machines, and assemble high-quality furniture components.

You will handle fabrics, select materials, and press and finish pieces with precision, while maintaining safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate industrial sewing machines in furniture production.
• Sew upholstery fabrics and components.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Review and follow purchase orders, providing timely progress updates to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Operate industrial sewing machines including single needle, double needle and overlock.
• Sew upholstery material components and perform adjustments with precision.
• Select supplies and threads according to specifications or color of material.
• Steam and press fabrics as required.
• Utilize hand tools and equipment to sew, assemble and finish components with precision.
• Safely handle fabric and assembled components, maintaining safety and craftsmanship integrity.
• Contribute to specialty projects and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Upholstery sewing

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

At Dmitriy & Co, part of the RH ecosystem, we are shaping the future of couture upholstery. With roots that trace back three generations to the lower east side of Manhattan, we’ve been celebrating and elevating the craft of upholstery through timeless and iconic designs that pay homage to an age-old artisanal craft.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately review and follow purchase orders, providing timely progress updates to ensuring workflow efficiency
• Operate industrial sewing machines including single needle, double needle and overlock
• Sew upholstery material components and perform adjustments as required with precision, ensuring each piece reflects our commitment to exceptional quality
• Select supplies and threads according to specifications or color of material
• Steam and press fabrics as required
• Expertly utilize hand tools and equipment, including sewing machines, steamers, scissors, irons, to sew, assemble and finish components for upholstery pieces with precision
• Safely handle fabric and completed assembled components, utilizing assistance when appropriate to maintain both safety and craftsmanship integrity
• Contribute to specialty projects, and other tasks as needed

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience operating industrial sewing machines in furniture production, sewing, or a related field
• Proficiency in sewing upholstery fabrics and material components
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Strong time management and communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach
• Commitment to quality, safety, and meticulous attention to detail
• Consistent attendance and punctuality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 35 pounds using proper equipment and safety procedures
• Frequent period of prolonged sitting with occasional standing and walking periods throughout the workday
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and assemble materials and products
• Frequent bending, twist, reach, and perform similar physical movements as required by job duties
• Perform repetitive motions and tasks as needed
• Distinguish colors, shades, and brightness where required
• Safely navigate and move throughout the work area