Current opportunities

STUDIO ASSISTANT

Our beloved studio assistant, Walker, has had to cut back her hours, and so, once again, HTW is seeking applicants for a (very) part-time studio assistant position.

HTW is searching for a hard-working, curious and eager applicant for this tiny company. The HTW studio is located in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts and the majority of work will be done there. However, Studio Assistants may be asked to travel for shows, conferences or other opportunities. The studio is located in a private home and dogs, babies and husbands may intrude on the workspace. Applicants must provide their own transportation to and from the studio, be comfortable with stairs and able to comfortably lift 20 - 30lbs.

Please send a resume along with a brief statement indicating what skills/expertise/benefit you hope to bring to HTW and why this position is of interest or important to you. Please note that this is NOT a weaving job, per se, and a strong weaving resume is not required to apply. Studio techniques can be learned on the job, and HTW may be able to sponsor ongoing weaving education. Opportunities for weaving/small business mentorship will be available to interested applicants. The exact responsibilities and scope of this position will be determined by the abilities of the employee but may include any or all of the following:

Studio work

Preparations for weaving (warp winding, beaming, threading etc.)



Loom maintenance and upkeep



Maintaining clean studio and other work spaces (including basement laundry area)

Finishing work

Cutting, serging, washing, pressing



Machine sewing



Hand sewing



Making and attaching tags



Folding and storing finished textiles

Assist with onsite and offsite sales opportunities

Setting up/breaking down displays



Monitoring booth



Interacting with clients



Taking payment and packaging items

Website maintenance

Keeping products and inventories up to date



Adding new products

Preparing and shipping orders

Social media support

Developing social media strategies



Creating and deploying campaigns



Responding to customers

Photography for website and Instagram/Facebook

Researching various topics (shows, artist’s residencies, marketing strategies etc.)

Compensation will begin at $12-15/h for 4 to 8 hours a week. Regular performance reviews will be conducted. Send resumes to contact@handstoworktextiles.com OR via snail mail to HTW, 124 North St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370