Seasonal Production Sewist

SEASONAL PRODUCTION SEWIST
(CLEVELAND - MENTOR OH)
Anne Cate
Accessories Brand and Manufacturing Firm   

Anne Cate is a Made in America accessories brand and manufacturer specializing in skyline silhouette purses and other simple accessories. Founded in 2016, the Anne Cate skyline collection, which now features over 100 hand-designed skylines, animates your adventures of cities around the world. 

We proudly sew every Anne Cate product ourselves at our manufacturing studio in Cleveland, Ohio. Quality and community are most important to us, which is why each product is created using locally and domestically sourced, high quality materials.

At Anne Cate, we strive to craft simple and affordable accessories of high quality and value that hold meaning for each customer.

To our customers, our products are more than just a purse or a pillow; they tell a story that is unique to each person. Whether it is a place we visit, a place we leave, or a place we come home to, your story is captured with an Anne Cate.

Finding a meaningful gift for the person who has everything has never been easier - It’s an Anne Cate!

Anne Cate is proud to be Made in America, woman-owned, and WBENC certified.

Alongside retailing directly on the website, Anne Cate sells in over 160 stores around the world, such as the Art Institute of Chicago and Uncommon Goods and works with corporate clients such as Hulu.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Production sewists at Anne Cate sew and assemble our range of eco canvas and faux leather products. Our sewing team creates high quality purses and pillows by having attention to the details while operating in an efficient manner. Production sewers will work on batch sewing 50+ products at a time. Must be flexible and hours will vary per week.

Very flexible with scheduling. 1-3 days a week. No weekends or holidays.

Paid. Can be used for internship credit, as well. Must be flexible. Hours will vary from 8-24 hours/week.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain the highest level of quality during machine sewing
  • Focuses on efficiency
  • Develops a sense of detail for all steps of construction
  • Work as a team player to effectively assemble and construct products
  • Develop a comfort ability adjusting machine tension
  • Supports existing systems, structure, and cleanliness of studio, while adding new systems as the team and brand grows 

PREFERRED APPLICANT SKILLS:

  • Sewing experience (2 years minimum). Manufacturing or production experience a plus
  • Must be proficient to run and maintain all INDUSTRIAL sewing machines
  • Passion for sewing
  • Patience and willingness to sew for an extended period of time
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Organized
  • Energetic and excited to work with a startup
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to sew multiple layers of fabric
  • Ability to apply zippers and hardware
  • Ability to note a proper stitch/tension and make necessary adjustments
  • Ability to use a rotary cutter
  • Ability to use industrial iron

To Apply:

Send resume and introductory email to Emily: emily@annecate.com