Location: Cleveland, OH (on-site required 2–3 days/week)
Hours: 15–25 hours/week | $15/hour | Contract-to-Hire

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About the Role

Yellowcake Clothing (YC) is a mission-driven, ethically made fashion brand based in Cleveland, OH. We are looking for a reliable, organized, and proactive Part-Time Production Assistant to support our in-house production and order fulfillment processes.

This role focuses on assisting with custom and pre-orders, working directly with local sewists, and ensuring client orders are completed accurately and on time. A basic knowledge of garment construction is essential to understand order specs, communicate effectively with sewists, and ensure quality control.

This is a support role with the opportunity to grow into a part-time salaried position after a 3-month performance review and evaluation against specific KPIs.

 

Key Responsibilities

Production & Fulfillment

• Fulfill, package, and ship online and wholesale orders

• Track and prepare custom and pre-orders for sewists

• Coordinate pick-ups and drop-offs with sewists and contractors using YC’s studio vehicle as needed

• Assist with preparing materials such as fabric, tags, and labels for production

• Review completed items to ensure they meet construction standards and order specifications

Inventory & Studio Maintenance

• Help monitor inventory levels and restock supplies

• Keep the studio organized and clean; assist with basic upkeep or delegate to interns when applicable

• Maintain order and clarity in storage of finished goods and materials

Communication & Coordination

• Provide regular updates on order status to the Operations Manager

• Ensure sewists receive clear work orders and instructions

• Identify and report any production issues promptly

Occasional Support

• Optional support at local retail events, fittings, or photo shoots (with opportunity to earn sales commissions)

• Reset studio fixtures and assist with event load-ins/outs when needed

Compensation & Growth Opportunity

• $15/hour starting rate (contractor)

• 15–25 hours per week with a flexible, consistent schedule

• Opportunity to transition to a part-time salaried position after 3 months, based on:

• Accuracy and timeliness in fulfilling orders

• Responsiveness and communication with the team and sewists

• Ownership of assigned tasks and reliability

• Contribution to a positive and efficient studio environment

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in production, fulfillment, studio support, or admin (fashion/apparel a plus)

• Basic knowledge of garment construction

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods if needed

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Basic computer literacy (spreadsheets, email, shipping platforms)

• Must be available 2–3 weekdays per week onsite