Temporary Part-Time Machinist

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School seeks an experienced Machinist (seamstress/tailor) to support MFA Fashion Design and Society program students. The role covers cutting, assembly, and sewing in a fast-paced, year-round studio environment on campus, reporting to the Facilities Manager, MFA FDS, and Textiles Making Center.

The ideal candidate brings strong garment production skills, experience with industrial sewing machines, and meticulous attention to detail, with fluency in English and flexible availability to

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in garment production including cutting, sewing, pressing.
• Experience with diverse fabrics and materials.
• Experience operating industrial sewing machines and pressing equipment.
• Flexible schedule based on program needs.
• Experience sewing for clients (students).
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Sewing, altering, mending, modifying, and constructing garments per students' specs.
• Manage all sewing tasks including machine and hand sewing, draping, cutting, bustling, pressing.
• Attach buttons, zippers, clasps, laces and similar fittings.
• Accurately measure and mark garments.
• Replace needles and basic parts as needed.
• Complete individually assigned tasks.

Skills

Garment production

Industrial sewing machines

Cutting & draping

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Flexible schedule

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Industrial pressing iron

Job description

Parsons School for Design seeks an experienced Machinist (seamstress/tailor) for the MFA Fashion Design and Society program. The Machinist should be personable, proactive, and detail-oriented, supporting students throughout apparel production and manufacturing, including cutting, assembly, and sewing, as needed. This fast-paced, dynamic environment runs year-round, and the Machinist will interface with faculty and staff to support production for multiple students. This temporary part-time position reports to the Facilities Manager, MFA FDS, and Textiles Making Center.

CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specializes in sewing, altering, mending, modifying, and constructing garments and other articles according to students' specifications and needs.
• Manages all aspects of sewing, including machine sewing, hand sewing, draping, cutting, bustling, and pressing.
• Affix buttons, zippers, clasps, laces, and similar fittings.
• Accurately measure and mark garments
• Replace sewing machine needles and other fundamental parts, as needed.
• Responsible for starting and completing individually assigned tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong technical skills in garment production, including cutting, sewing, pressing, and gluing fabric according to the requirements of each article.
• Knowledge of sewing with a variety of materials
• Experience operating a variety of industrial sewing machines (plain stitch, serger, zigzag, walking foot, etc.) and industrial pressing iron
• Ability to have a flexible working schedule based on the needs of the program and present workload
• Experience in sewing for clients
• Proficiency in pressing garments
• Strong attention to detail
• Specialty skills are a plus: knitting, leather, etc.
• Fluency in English

WORK MODE

On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely #LI-Onsite

HOURLY RATE: $40.00/hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.