We are a premium, independent startup clothing label merging the raw grit of Birmingham’s industrial subcultures with high-end, sustainable "darkwear" aesthetics. We don't do mass production. We do one-of-one, artisanal, upcycled garments, breathing new life into vintage denim, heavy cotton shirts, and chore jackets.
We’ve recently secured startup funding, hit the runway at our first local showcase, and are building a brand destined for the DTC market. Now, we need a technical partner to help us with production.
The Opportunity
- This isn't a boring, repetitive factory line job. You will be working directly with the founder in Solihull, acting as the technical hands behind our upcoming collections.
- This is a highly flexible, part-time, work from home role perfect for a talented graduate, a final year fashion student, or an established freelancer who wants to align themselves with a forward-thinking sustainable brand.
- If you are fast, precise, and want to see your technical skills featured in lookbooks, fashion films, and retail showcases, this is it.
Responsibilities
- Upcycling & Reconstruction: Precision sewing of heavy duty patches onto vintage denim jeans, shirts and jackets.
- Branding & Detailing: Clean, accurate application of brand labels, heavy duty webbing, and hardware.
- Quality Control: Performing strict quality checks on finished production pieces to ensure they meet commercial, boutique-level standards.
- Batch Delivery: Keeping to agreed turnaround times for batches dropped off and collected by the founder.
Requirements (Non-Negotiables)
Because we work with heavy duty fabrics (denim, heavy canvas, workwear), domestic sewing machines will likely not cut it.
The Gear: You must own and operate an Industrial Lockstitch in your home studio space. A walking foot machine is a massive bonus. (4-thread Overlocker useful but not essential).
The Skill: High quality topstitching, clean tension on thick fabric junctions, and an eye for straight lines.
The Location: Fully home based, but you must live in or very close to Solihull / Shirley for regular fabric drop-offs and garment collections.
The Mindset: Ability to work independently from tech packs/samples and translate instructions into fast, commercial grade construction.
The Pay & Structure
We believe in fair pay for skilled labour.
We will mutually agree upon during a paid sample run.
Completely flexible hours work whenever suits you, as long as production deadlines are met.
How to Apply
Skip the generic cover letter. We want to see your hands-on capability. Please message with:
- A brief summary of your technical garment construction experience.
- The make and model of the industrial machines in your home studio.
Successful applicants will be invited for a short, paid sample trial.
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- As we need to drop off and pick up garments: Are you based within a few miles of Solihull/ Shirley?
- What make and model of sewing machine do you operate in your home studio?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Solihull B90 3RJ
