In-House Sewist Full Time

Full-time, Hourly Position
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Reports To: Production Manager

Skida is seeking an experienced sewer to join our In-House Production team! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled sewist who enjoys fast-paced production work, prototype development, and collaborating across teams to bring high-quality products to life. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, creative, and confident working across sewing, finishing, and quality checks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality sewn products in-house with accuracy and efficiency
• Support urgent and quick-turn requests while maintaining quality standards
• Create prototype samples for new product ideas and product improvements
• Complete finishing tasks such as heat pressing, hang tagging, and labeling
• Inspect materials and finished work to approve quality; identify and communicate any quality issues
• Adhere to specific due dates for project completion
• Responsible for tracking finished products on a daily and weekly basis
• Coordinate with Production, Design, Operations, and Logistics to keep work moving smoothly.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong technical sewing skills and the ability to produce consistent, high-quality work
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfort working with finishing equipment and detailed post-production tasks

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in production sewing, industrial sewing, or technical sample making.
• Experience working with multiple fabric types and construction methods.
• Familiarity with finishing processes like heat press transfer or custom labeling.
• Experience with prototyping, product development, or small-batch production
• Ability to identify defects, troubleshoot quality issues, and communicate solutions clearly.

If you are a skilled sewist who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys collaborative production work, and can move quickly without compromising quality, this could be a great fit.