Machinist

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.