Sewing Specialist - Retail

Stoney Clover Lane, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoney Clover Lane, LLC is seeking a Sewing Specialist in Charleston, SC. You will fulfill custom orders by sewing embroidered patches onto luggage accessories and assist in on-site events.

The ideal candidate loves details, has sewing machine experience, and can work with Excel/Docs for design tracking. This is a hands-on role with daily targets and opportunities to travel for guest events.

Qualifications

• Experience with a sewing machine is a MUST.
• Experience operating a manual chain stitch embroidery machine is a PLUS.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Office and Google Docs / Sheets a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill custom orders from store team and brand projects by sewing digitally embroidered patches onto luggage accessories.
• Sew custom patches onto luggage accessories with speed and accuracy.
• Meet sewing targets daily and communicate if goals cannot be met.
• Adjust layout and align patches based on invoices or instructions.
• Assist in customization by laying out designs before sewing when needed.
• Check inventory for design accuracy pre- and post-sewing.
• Clean up after projects and sewing, and communicate improvement ideas.
• Travel to events or stores for on-the-spot sewing for guests shopping.
• Handle other office and retail duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing machine experience

Embroidery machine operation

Written and verbal communication

MS Excel / Office

Google Docs / Sheets

Tools

Manual chain stitch embroidery machine

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2009 by sisters Kendall and Libby Glazer, Stoney Clover Lane makes customizable accessories for travel and every day. We make the organization interesting. Our goal is to become your #1 accessory brand and the best way to surprise and delight friends and family as your go-to gift purchase. At Stoney Clover Lane, creating a memorable guest experience is our North Star. No detail and no occasion is too small. You can find Stoney Clover Lane online, at select retailers and in our storefront locations.

Who We Are

Founded in 2009 by sisters Kendall and Libby Glazer, Stoney Clover Lane makes customizable accessories for travel and every day. We make the organization interesting. Our goal is to become your #1 accessory brand and the best way to surprise and delight friends and family as your go-to gift purchase. At Stoney Clover Lane, creating a memorable guest experience is our North Star. No detail and no occasion is too small. You can find Stoney Clover Lane online, at select retailers and in our storefront locations.

Who You Are

You love the details and love to sew! You have a passion for the details and believe in exceptional customer service.

A day in the life of a sewing specialist

• Your primary role is the fulfillment of custom orders from our store team and special brand project orders by sewing digitally embroidered patches onto luggage accessories.
• Efficiently - with speed and accuracy - sew custom patches onto luggage accessories.
• You meet your sewing targets every day and communicate if you are unable to meet your goals and why.
• You have a keen, meticulous eye for detail in customization and adjust the layout and line up patches onto accessories based off invoice pictures or instructions.
• Due to the nature of our business, from time-to-time, you assist in customization by laying out customized designs before sewing.
• Check inventory sheet for accuracy of customized design pre- and post- sewing.
• Clean up after projects, customization, and sewing.
• Communicate supplies, ideas for efficiency and accuracy, repeat damages or anything to improve the sewing process.
• Travel to events or stores for in the moment sewing for guests shopping.
• Other office and/or retail duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Professional work experience.
• Experience with a sewing machine is a MUST.
• Experience on how to operate a manual chain stitch embroidery machine is a PLUS.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Office and Google Docs / Sheets a plus.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age and able to work legally in the USA.