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Job DescriptionDescription: SUMMARY The Sewist is responsible for producing high-quality custom drapery, AV-Drop skins, and other fabric products. This role requires strong sewing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting production deadlines and quality standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Operate industrial sewing equipment, including straight stitch and overlock., • Measure, cut, sew, and finish fabric products according to work orders and specifications., • Inspect work for accuracy, quality, and craftsmanship., • Follow instructions and drawings., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area., • Assist with fabric handling, material organization, and inventory as needed., • Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards., • Support team members and assist with other fabrication tasks as assigned. BENEFITS • 401k Safe Harbor with Employer 5% match, • Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability offerings, • PTO and Holiday Pay, • Eligible for annual increases based on performance, • Opportunities for professional growth Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS • 2+ years of sewing experience preferred., • Experience with industrial sewing machines., • Ability to accurately read a tape measure and follow specifications., • Strong attention to detail and quality., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus., • Willingness to work overtime when required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally., • Ability to stand, bend, and sit for extended periods., • Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to sewing equipment and textiles. Why Join Drape Kings? Join a team that creates custom drapery, stage soft goods, and event solutions for some of the nation's largest events, venues, and productions. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Dental insurance, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Profit sharing, • Vision insurance Job description: Responsibilities: • 7+ years of sewing experience in bridal gowns or evening alterations, • Specialty in handling lace and silks and fine fabrics, • Able to operate industrial sewing machines and pressing tables., • knowledge of all aspects of the fitting: Machine sewing, hand finishing, bustling, and pressing,, • Expert knowledge of garment construction., • Able to do fittings and have strong communication skills., • Knowledge of garment construction in order to communicate correctly with the client, • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and a positive attitude, • **If selected for the interview, you will be required to do a sewing test.Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insuranceSchedule:, • 8 hour shiftAbility to commute/relocate:, • Rutherford, NJ 07070: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:, • Sewing: 8 years (Required)Work Location: In person

Job Description Join our network of independent alteration professionals specializing in bridal and wedding wear. What You'll Do • Alter wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses (hemming, bustle, bodice/waist, straps, cups, zippers) • Work with structured bridal gowns (multiple layers, lace, beading, linings, boning/tulle) • Conduct fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines clearly • Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace suitable for fittings We also receive requests for prom dresses, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, and other formalwear. Requirements • Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations • Strong garment construction knowledge + precision measuring • Machine + hand sewing proficiency • Professional communication and customer service Benefits / Highlights • Work from home (independent contractor role) • Local client requests provided through the platform • Flexibility to accept the jobs that fit your schedule • Opportunity to grow repeat clients and reviews through your profile

Job Description We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Large Format Printing Estimator to join our team. This position is responsible for reviewing customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements to develop accurate and competitive estimates for large-format printing, graphics, signage, displays, and related fabricated products. The ideal candidate understands the entire production process, including printing, substrates, finishing, fabrication, labor, installation, outside services, and material utilization. This individual will work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Prepress, Production, and Management to ensure estimates accurately reflect the scope of work and the most efficient method of production. This role requires someone who is analytical and detail-oriented while also having enough practical production knowledge to identify the best way to manufacture a project. Key Responsibilities • Prepare accurate and timely estimates for large-format printing, signage, graphics, displays, and related projects., • Review customer specifications, drawings, artwork requirements, bid documents, and requests for quotation., • Determine the most efficient production method based on equipment capabilities, materials, quantities, finishing requirements, and project specifications., • Calculate costs for:, • Raw materials and substrates, • Ink and consumables, • Machine and production time, • Prepress and file preparation, • Finishing and converting, • Cutting and routing, • Laminating and mounting, • Sewing and finishing, • Fabrication, • Packaging, • Freight and shipping, • Installation, • Outside services and subcontracted work, • Labor and other project-specific costs, • Develop material layouts and determine appropriate material yields, waste factors, and production efficiencies., • Obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors when required., • Work with Purchasing to confirm current material and outsourced service costs., • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to clarify specifications and recommend cost-effective production alternatives., • Identify missing information, potential production challenges, and cost risks before quotes are finalized., • Assist in determining appropriate production processes for unusual or highly customized projects., • Maintain accurate estimating data, including material costs, machine rates, labor rates, and vendor pricing., • Review completed projects when appropriate to compare estimated costs versus actual production costs., • Assist in improving estimating standards, production assumptions, and costing methodologies., • Support value-engineering initiatives by identifying alternative materials or production methods that reduce costs while maintaining customer requirements., • Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting customer and sales deadlines.Products & Applications Candidates may be responsible for estimating projects involving products such as: • Retail and POP/POS displays, • Environmental and experiential graphics, • Window, wall, and floor graphics, • Interior and exterior signage, • Trade show and event graphics, • Banners and soft signage, • Fabric graphics, • Backlit graphics, • Vehicle or fleet graphics, • Retail rollouts, • Display graphics, • Rigid signage and graphics, • Dimensional or fabricated displays, • Custom large-format print and fabrication projectsMaterials & Substrates Experience estimating with a variety of materials is preferred, including: • Vinyl and pressure-sensitive materials, • Banner materials, • Fabrics and textiles, • Acrylic, • PVC, • Foam board and foam PVC, • Corrugated plastic, • Paperboard, • Aluminum composite materials, • Polystyrene, • Styrene, • Wood and specialty substrates, • Laminates and protective films, • Adhesives and mounting materialsQualificationsPreferred Experience, • 3+ years of estimating experience in large-format printing, signage, graphics, display, POP, or a related manufacturing environment preferred., • Strong understanding of large-format digital printing and associated finishing processes., • Knowledge of both roll-to-roll and flatbed printing workflows preferred., • Familiarity with finishing equipment and processes such as CNC routing, digital cutting, laminating, mounting, sewing, welding, trimming, and fabrication., • Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, drawings, layouts, and production requirements., • Strong mathematical and analytical skills., • Strong understanding of material utilization, yields, spoilage, waste, labor, machine rates, and manufacturing costs., • Experience working with estimating, MIS, ERP, or print management software preferred., • Strong Microsoft Excel skills., • Excellent organizational and time-management skills., • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to communicate effectively with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, vendors, and management.What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be someone who: • Thinks like a manufacturer, not simply a spreadsheet estimator., • Understands how an estimate translates into an actual production job., • Is comfortable asking questions when specifications are incomplete., • Can identify a more efficient way to produce a project., • Pays close attention to material usage, labor, machine time, and outside costs., • Understands that accurate estimating is critical to both winning business and protecting profitability., • Can balance speed and accuracy when responding to customer opportunities., • Takes ownership of their estimates from initial request through final quotation.Desired Skills, • Large-format digital printing, • Print estimating, • Cost estimating, • Material optimization, • Production planning, • Signage and graphics, • Display manufacturing, • POP/POS production, • CNC routing and digital cutting, • Fabrication, • Print finishing, • Vendor sourcing, • Manufacturing cost analysis, • Microsoft Excel, • MIS/ERP systems

Job Description Duties of the packer position include operating the packer to fill bags of product, operating the sewing machines to seal bags, operating and adjusting bag top formers, operating palletizers, operating ink jet printers and Label Machines. The position of packer is responsible for weights of bags, sealing of bags, coding of bags, correct labeling of product, checking to be sure the correct bags are being packed, volume of output and keeping work area neat and clean. Packers may be assigned other duties as needed by the supervisor. FOOD SAFETY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. • To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the “Good Manufacturing Policies” set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities., • It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment to prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at the facility. SAFETY • While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety., • It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to work safely and report any and all injuries immediately to their supervisor and to report any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss. TEAMWORK • Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others’ opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team., • Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervisors and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships. DEPENDABILITY • Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows company policies including vacations and leaves. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines. QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job of packer successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Needs to be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English., • Needs to be able to perform basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator., • Needs to be capable of learning to perform computer entry., • Needs to be an independent worker with self-initiative to carry out job functions., • Must be willing to rotate shifts to cover absences if required. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Possess strong analytical skills., • Must be willing to learn the Company’s DBC computer system. LANGUAGE SKILLS • Must be capable of communicating and following written and verbal instructions. Must be able to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS • Capable of performing basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator. Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY • Ability to define and solve problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time., • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out training instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. PHYSCIAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must be able to work in an environment which has extremes in temperature., • Be able to climb ladders., • Must have physical dexterity to perform basic repair functions., • Be able to stand for extended periods of time., • Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl., • Constantly required to twist torso., • Frequently required to lift and or move 100-pound bags., • Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is exposed to vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places. The employee will be exposed to extremes in temperature, both hot and cold. The work environment is noisy, at times in excess of 100 decibels. FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained in and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a right to put the product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release products on hold.

Job DescriptionDescription: Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cutter to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately measuring, marking, and cutting materials for custom, large-scale drapery and fabrication projects. The ideal candidate has strong sewing and fabrication experience, takes pride in precision craftsmanship, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. Working closely with the production team, you'll help ensure every project meets our high standards for quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery. Responsibilities • Measure, mark, and cut fabrics and other materials according to project specifications., • Execute complex cutting for custom, large-scale drapery and fabrication projects., • Read and interpret work orders, floor plans, sketches, and technical drawings., • Create, modify, and utilize patterns to ensure accurate production., • Maintain exceptional attention to detail while working on multiple projects simultaneously., • Collaborate with sewing and production teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects., • Inspect materials and finished cuts for accuracy and quality before production., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment., • Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards. BENEFITS: • Commission eligible based on qualifying sales achieved, • 401k Safe Harbor with Employer 5% match, • Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability offerings, • PTO and Holiday Pay, • Eligible for annual increases based on performance, • Opportunities for professional growth Requirements: Qualifications • Previous professional sewing or fabric cutting experience required., • Experience with large-scale drapery, theatrical drapery, upholstery, or custom fabrication preferred., • Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform precise measurements., • Experience reading and interpreting floor plans, sketches, and technical drawings., • Knowledge of pattern making and pattern modification., • Experience operating industrial sewing equipment, including straight stitch, overlock (serger), blind hemmer, and grommet press machines, is preferred., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work., • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet production deadlines., • Spanish language skills are a plus. Physical Requirements • Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday., • Ability to occasionally lift, push, or carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds., • Ability to work in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Job Description About Us Mood Fabrics is the world’s premier destination for fashion fabrics, serving designers, students, and creatives alike with an unmatched selection and expertise. We take pride in our commitment to quality, creativity, and exceptional customer service—making Mood not just a store, but a true creative hub for fashion and sewing. Job Overview We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Junior Part-time Product Videographer to join our Online Division at Mood Fabrics’ New Jersey Headquarters. In this role, you will be responsible for filming and editing high-quality product videos that showcase our brand and unique products. You will work closely with our marketing teams to create visually compelling content about our products for our website and social media. Key Responsibilities • Plan, shoot, and edit engaging product videos for various platforms (website, social media, etc.)., • Collaborate with marketing and design teams to develop video concepts that align with brand identity., • Ensure high-quality production, including lighting, sound, and composition., • Edit videos efficiently while maintaining brand consistency and color accuracy., • Organize and manage digital assets. Qualifications & Skills • 1-2 years of experience in video production, • Able to provide professional video and lighting equipment, • Ability to film compelling videos to showcase the unique features of fabric and other related products., • Strong understanding of cinematography principles, composition, lighting, and sound design., • Eye for detail and branding (making sure fabrics are wrinkle/lint-free and presented neatly.), • Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)., • Ability to color correct video and accurately represent the colors of our products., • Experience in motion graphics and animation is a plus., • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Videography Portfolio MUST accompany the application., • This position involves regular heavy lifting. Candidates must be able to safely lift and move 60+ pounds as needed to effectively perform the essential functions of the role. If you're passionate about videography and storytelling, we’d love to hear from you! Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Ability to Commute: Lodi, NJ 07644 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

The Tailor/Seamstress role (whether its a seasonal job, part-time retail job, or a full-time career) is the perfect way to launch a career in the world of retail. The Tailors primary responsibility is to sew garments, either to repair or to alter to customers tastes and to operate on sewing equipmen

The ideal Tailor/Fitter provides each customer with the best possible service through the quality of their craft. Previous fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience, preferred minimum of 2-3 years.

Duties of the packer position include operating the packer to fill bags of product, operating the sewing machines to seal bags, operating and adjusting bag top formers, operating palletizers, operating ink jet printers and Label Machines.

Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Profit sharing Vision insurance Requirements: 8+ years of experience in bridal or evening Bridal and evening experience is a must Must have excellent technical skills with sewing and garment construction Draping is mandatory

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Dental insurance, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Profit sharing, • Vision insurance, • 8+ years of experience in bridal or evening, • Bridal and evening experience is a must, • Must have excellent technical skills with sewing and garment construction, • Draping is mandatory, • Must be able to commute to North Jersey, • Maintain a clean and safe work environment, • Reliable, flexible, and cooperative, • Communicative English, • Competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays, dental & vision insurance, and health insurance Location is convenient: Train station and bus station is across the street to get to and from NYC.