What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seamstress position at Holly Hunt?
HOLLY HUNT MANUFACTURING
COMPANY PROFILE
Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.
HOLLY HUNT is a sales and service organization, as well as designer and maker of high-end interior design furniture, lighting, textiles, leather, and rugs. HOLLY HUNT’S “to the trade” customers are interior designers and architects. 85 to 90 percent of business revenue is generated from residential purchases, while 10 to 15 percent is generated from contract, corporate or hospitality purchases.
POSITION PROFILE
We are looking for a skilled seamstress to staff our Chicago, IL workroom.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will be responsible for sewing previously cut fabric and leather for application to HOLLY HUNT furniture items. All stitching must meet the rigorous quality standards of HOLLY HUNT. This position will also be expected to create these quality products in a production environment.
Principal Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Sews product upholstery and leather using straight stitches and top stitches.
- All stitches must be “perfectly” straight and properly spaced.
In addition, corners must be perpendicular, and angles must be accurate.
- Measure sewn upholstery and test fit the finished product to its matching frame.
- Measure the number of stitches per inch to maintain consistency from product to product.
- Perform simple preventive maintenance tasks on the sewing equipment, i.e. oiling and simple adjustments.
- Provide instruction to less experienced seamstresses.
- Assist the fabric/leather cutter as needed.
- Maintains sewing room area.
Required Skills
- The candidate will be expected to pass a sewing test that involves creating a cover for a bench with top stitch as per the photos below.
- Must be willing to operate in a collaborative atmosphere and learn skills such as fabric/leather pattern cutting.
Required Experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency.
- 3-5 years general sewing.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency on both single needle and walking-foot column sewing machines.
- Must have experience sewing all types of fabric and leather, including linen, mohair, supple leather, and stiff leather.
- At least 1 year sewing leather with a special focus on top stitching.
- Experience in furniture or automotive upholstery is a plus.
Who We Hire
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.