Job Posting: Bilingual SEWING INSTRUCTOR

Location: Hamtramck, MI | In Studio
Hours: Part-Time
Compensation: Hourly base on experience

D’ARTillery is a creative social enterprise rooted in the heart of Hamtramck, serving a diverse community of global women through sewing instruction, small-batch production, and programs designed to fuel creativity and economic opportunity.

We are seeking a Part-Time Sewing Instructor with strong experience operating both industrial and home sewing machines to guide students in the production of apparel. This role involves hands-on instruction, coaching students on garment construction techniques, and supporting efficient, high-quality production workflows in a manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach sewing techniques for apparel construction using both industrial and home sewing machines

  • Instruct and supervise students in production-based sewing, focusing on quality, speed, and consistency

  • Demonstrate best practices in machine operation, safety, and maintenance

  • Support learners in following patterns, cutting fabric, assembling garments, and finishing techniques

  • Troubleshoot machine or sewing issues and provide individualized guidance

  • Monitor progress and ensure production standards are met

  • Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient studio environment

  • Assist in preparing materials, tools, and samples for lessons or production sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years experience in sewing instruction or industrial apparel production (home-based, industrial, or educational setting)

  • Skilled in operating industrial straight stitch machines, overlock/serger, and home sewing machines

  • Knowledge of garment construction, apparel finishing, and sewing techniques for woven and knit fabrics

  • Comfortable teaching beginners and intermediate students in a hands-on environment

  • Strong attention to detail, with an eye for quality control in production

  • Ability to explain and demonstrate techniques clearly and patiently

  • Reliable, organized, and committed to creating a supportive learning environment

BONUS:

  • Experience in a small-batch production or manufacturing setting

  • Bi-lingual or multi-lingual (Aramaic or Bangla preferred)

  • Familiarity with upcycling, sustainability, or fashion design

  • Experience working in community-based programs or workshops

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Part-time with flexible scheduling

  • Evening and/or weekend availability is a plus

  • Work conducted in a fully equipped garment studio

  • Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment

PAY & GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

  • Paid, part-time position; compensation based on experience

  • Opportunity to grow with the organization as programming and production expand

    Creative input valued in developing curriculum and production ideas

TO APPLY:

Send a short email introduction, your resume or a link to your portfolio or 3 to 5 photos of your work to contactus@dartillery.org. Make sure to label the subject line: ‘Bilingual Sewing Instructor’ and ‘Your Name’.

Let’s thread and thrive together.