Cutting Assistant

Lindsey Thornburg is seeking a skilled Cutting Assistant to join our NYC production team. This role focuses on shearling, leather, and fur, and requires prior experience or certification working with these materials.

Role Overview:
You’ll support our production process by cutting high-end materials, assisting with general studio tasks, and ensuring quality control across all stages of garment prep. Ideal candidates are hands-on, precise, and experienced in working with heavyweight specialty textiles, shearling, and leather.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cut shearling, leather, and fur according to patterns, specs, and markers
• Assist with materials prep, steaming, trimming, and finishing standards
• Support sourcing of trims, tools, and production materials
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Work closely with pattern makers and sewers to meet production goals

Requirements:

• Experience with shearling, leather, and/or fur (certification or hands-on industry experience)
• Strong understanding of garment construction and cutting techniques & familiarity with pattern-making and production processes
• Comfortable navigating NYC’s Garment District
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented

This role is Part- time with the ability to join our team full time; the starting pay is $19 per hour.

Please submit your resume and a portfolio of your work !

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person