Join Our Team
House of Daggers is inspired by high fashion and the craftsmanship of bespoke tailoring. We specialize in modernizing menswear and revel at the opportunity to dress the secret agents, replicants, and cylons who live among us.
Our studio culture is based on autonomy, respect, and a light-hearted approach to solving problems.
We encourage people of color and underrepresented communities to apply.
Roles Available
Senior Sample Maker
We are looking for an experienced Sample Maker to join our team! The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, empathetic mentor to junior team members, and holds a high standard for their work. They have an organized process around pattern drafting, garment prep and construction, project estimation, and time management.
General
Compensation: $30-45/hour
Employment type: 1099 contract to start, possibility for FTE
Hours: 15-40/week, flexible hours
Work location: In-studio, Georgetown neighborhood
Responsibilities
Produce sample garments based on sketch or prototype.
Create and recommend improvements to patterns, specs, and stitch order.
Diagnose and resolve fit and construction issues.
Operate industrial (single needle) and domestic sewing machines (serger, coverstitch).
Qualifications
3+ years of professional, full-time employment in producing soft good samples from ideation to final sample.
10+ years of experience in garment construction, preferably on an industrial sewing machine.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.