Join Our Team


hiring, studio, sewing,
We are looking for a few good people to join our team.
To apply please mail resume and cover letter to info@smokinglily.com or apply as indicated.
See below for openings.
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If you've ever wanted to work within a small, creative team making ethical, zero-waste fashion... this could be your chance! We are currently hiring for a few sewing positions to help us bulk up our production.

Who we are and how we work: We are a small group of talented people who work in a close-knit team to produce ethical, zero-waste clothing. We work with very short lead times and in small runs, so our days are always busy and often split between various projects. We take pride in being meticulous, fast, and fun! We are a scent-free workplace. Our studio is located in downtown Victoria, BC.
Who you are: You are detail-oriented, efficient and work well independently and with a team. You've got a great memory and don't shy away from repetitive tasks. You have experience with garment construction, working on industrial or domestic sewing machines and/or textile knowledge.
Written and spoken English is required for communication.
See below for our current openings:
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Sewing Machine Operator: 
Responsibilities:
-Assemble garments and home-wares with a variety of techniques
-Work within a team to meet short deadlines
-Other tasks as required
Experience:
-Industrial straight stitch, serger, and cover stitch experience required.
-Basic garment construction and textile knowledge.
Workplace:
-Monday to Friday, 8-4pm with some flexibility, no weekends
-Long periods sitting, repetitive work, some light lifting.
-We are willing to train.
 
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Junior Sewing Machine Operator:
We are happy to train you! This is an entry-level position for someone wanting to gain experience in a production sewing environment.
Responsibilities:
-Assemble garments and home-wares with a variety of techniques
-Work within a team to meet short deadlines
-Other tasks as required
Experience:
-Domestic sewing machine experience, as a minimum requirement.
-Basic garment construction and textile knowledge.
Workplace:
-Part-time, no weekends
-Long periods sitting, repetitive work, some light lifting.
This position is currently filled.
 
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Part-time Studio Assistant 
Responsibilities:
-Checking finished items over and adding to inventory
-Packing and shipping orders
-Other tasks as required
Experience:
-Basic shipping/handling experience
-Shopify, Shipstation, Lightspeed experience an asset
Workplace:
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Tuesday - Friday, hours and days negotiable
-Long periods standing, working quickly with great attention to detail
-We are willing to train.
This position is currently filled.
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Work-from-home Sewing Machine Operator: 
Responsibilities:
-Assemble garments and home-wares with a variety of techniques.
-Work independently from home.
-Replicate garments from minimal printed and verbal instructions.
Experience:
-Industrial straight stitch and serger experience required.
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Production experience required.
-Garment construction and textile knowledge.
Workplace:
-You have an industrial straight stitch and serger at home.
-Clean workspace at home free of smoke, fragrance and pet hair.
-This position is compensated by pieces completed, not hourly.
This position is currently filled.

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Additionally, we are looking to have a social-media-ready short film made about our process and studio. If you have these skills, please get in touch!

Email resume and cover letter to info@smokinglily.com