Jobs
WORK WITH US!
Love fabric? Passionate about sewing? So are we.
At Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics, we’re always excited to meet fellow fabric lovers who want to be part of our creative, community-centered world.
While we have a full team right now, we’re always interested in hearing from experienced and passionate sewists—because you never know when the timing might be just right. We hire on an as-needed basis, and sometimes opportunities come up when we least expect them.
We’re a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team based just a few blocks from downtown Berkeley. Family-owned since 1981, we’ve built a space where creativity thrives and every team member contributes to the joyful experience we offer our customers—both in-store and online.
Sales Associates help with everything from customer support and cutting fabric to online order fulfillment and merchandising. If you have a passion for textiles, enjoy a collaborative work environment, and love helping others bring their sewing projects to life, we’d love to hear from you.
Starting wage: $22/hour
Benefits: Paid time off, flexible schedule, generous employee discount
Benefits: Paid time off, flexible schedule, generous employee discount
Interested? Email your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself and
your love of fabric!
your love of fabric!
SALES ASSOCIATE
Our Sales Associates are the heart of the store—bringing together deep sewing knowledge, a love of fabric, and a passion for helping others. We’re looking for experienced sewists who feel at home among bolts of fabric and thrive in a customer-focused, fast-paced setting.
As an SA, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that supports both our local and online communities. You’ll help customers choose fabrics, answer questions, cut and prepare fabric, ring up sales, and fulfill online orders with care and accuracy.
We’re looking for people who love fabric, know their way around a sewing machine and an indie pattern, and are excited to share their knowledge with others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide warm, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic customer service
- Cut fabric and notions accurately and efficiently
- Process sales and returns using our POS system
- Assist customers with fabric selection, project planning, and product questions
- Keep the store clean, organized, and visually appealing
- Fulfill and pack online orders with accuracy and care
- Stay current on new arrivals, sales, and promotions
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment
Who We’re Looking For:
- You’re an experienced sewist who loves fabric and has worked with a variety of materials and patterns
- You’re passionate about helping people and creating a welcoming customer experience
- You’re dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in your work
- You enjoy learning new skills and staying engaged in a fast-paced environment
- You’re comfortable using computers, email, and basic POS systems
- You’re physically able to lift heavy fabric bolts and be on your feet for extended periods
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with a wide range of fabric types and their uses
- Strong customer service background, ideally in a retail setting
- Confidence using sewing terminology and helping others troubleshoot
- Experience handling cash and operating a register
- Knowledge of independent sewing patterns and current sewing trends
Schedule & Availability:
- Minimum availability: 24 hours/week (shifts are typically 8 hours)
- Weekend availability is strongly preferred Flexible, reliable schedule and ability to respond to changing needs
