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Sewing Studio Assistant (Full-time)
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Full Time
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Join the Creative Team at La Movida Sewing & Design Studio!
Located in the heart of Kitsilano, La Movida is Vancouver’s largest sewing studio — and one of the biggest in Canada. We’re a vibrant, inspiring space where creativity and community come together. As the only studio in the city offering sewing classes for both youth and adults, we’re passionate about empowering the next generation of designers and makers.
More than just a sewing studio, we’re also a fabric store and creative hub, offering workshops, classes, events, and open studio time in a space designed to spark imagination and well-being.
La Movida is growing fast, and so is our team! We’ve built an inclusive and supportive work culture where everyone is encouraged to shine.
We’re currently looking for a Front of House Superstar — someone who’s organized, detail-driven, stylish, and enthusiastic about design and customer experience. If you’re a people person with a passion for creativity, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Opening and closing the studio
Provide excellent customer service to shoppers, parents, and students
Manage phone inquiries about class offerings and fabrics/notions
Assist customers with class registration process
Cashier duties including sales input, managing cash, organizing receipts for monthly bookkeeping
Measuring and cutting fabric
Restock and manage inventory of retail products, studio, office, and cleaning supplies
Assist instructors with class preparations (eg. pre cutting fabric for workshops)
Assist with set up and clean up of classes and events as needed
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Assist with visual merchandising (wall and window displays)
Overall studio maintenance and up-keeping duties
Qualifications and Requirements:
Must have some sewing experience
Have an interest in sewing and fashion
General knowledge in fabrics is an asset
Educational background in Fashion Marketing or Business or equivalent work experience
Experience in customer service is an asset
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Great attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Basic computer skills required (eg. email correspondence, Google applications, etc
Ability to learn a new software program as needed
This is a permanent, full-time position. Must be flexible to work on weekends. Wage ranging from $20-23 an hour (based on experience), with a performance review after 3 months.
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to info@lamovida.ca!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-site parking
Store discount
Work Location: In person
Located in the heart of Kitsilano, La Movida is Vancouver’s largest sewing studio — and one of the biggest in Canada. We’re a vibrant, inspiring space where creativity and community come together. As the only studio in the city offering sewing classes for both youth and adults, we’re passionate about empowering the next generation of designers and makers.
More than just a sewing studio, we’re also a fabric store and creative hub, offering workshops, classes, events, and open studio time in a space designed to spark imagination and well-being.
La Movida is growing fast, and so is our team! We’ve built an inclusive and supportive work culture where everyone is encouraged to shine.
We’re currently looking for a Front of House Superstar — someone who’s organized, detail-driven, stylish, and enthusiastic about design and customer experience. If you’re a people person with a passion for creativity, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Opening and closing the studio
Provide excellent customer service to shoppers, parents, and students
Manage phone inquiries about class offerings and fabrics/notions
Assist customers with class registration process
Cashier duties including sales input, managing cash, organizing receipts for monthly bookkeeping
Measuring and cutting fabric
Restock and manage inventory of retail products, studio, office, and cleaning supplies
Assist instructors with class preparations (eg. pre cutting fabric for workshops)
Assist with set up and clean up of classes and events as needed
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Assist with visual merchandising (wall and window displays)
Overall studio maintenance and up-keeping duties
Qualifications and Requirements:
Must have some sewing experience
Have an interest in sewing and fashion
General knowledge in fabrics is an asset
Educational background in Fashion Marketing or Business or equivalent work experience
Experience in customer service is an asset
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Great attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Basic computer skills required (eg. email correspondence, Google applications, etc
Ability to learn a new software program as needed
This is a permanent, full-time position. Must be flexible to work on weekends. Wage ranging from $20-23 an hour (based on experience), with a performance review after 3 months.
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to info@lamovida.ca!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-site parking
Store discount
Work Location: In person
