{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"501626aeffcf29a92897dab7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/501626aeffcf29a92897dab7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/501626aeffcf29a92897dab7","title":"Seamster - Part Time","description":"Seamster\nStart Date: ASAP\nEmployment Type: Part-Time, 1099\nWork Arrangement: Work-From-Home, With One Weekly In-Person Meeting\nHours: 10-40 hours per week\nCompensation: $4.25/bag base unit rate compensation, translating to $22-$35 / hour after training\n\nAbout Magic Items\nMagic Items is a rapidly growing NYC-based company specializing in beautifully hand-sewn leather bags which feature our revolutionary patent-pending novel closure method. With a team of over 50 passionate craftspeople and professionals, we serve both individual customers and large business clients. We're profitable, expanding quickly, and deeply committed to our people-first culture where every team member matters.\n\nAbout The Role\nWe’re seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Seamster to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in production at Magic Items. You will hand sew leather wallets (vegan leather options are also available) with a needle and thread and take part in weekly Seamster exchange meetings.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nSew vegan-leather wallets according to the instructions we provide.\nTake part in weekly “Seamster Exchange Meetings,” which includes bringing your work and materials into Magic Items Headquarters (HQ).\nReceive feedback on work and make any adjustments in person to ensure consistency and quality standards.\nTake home new work to bring back for the next week.\nProgress through a tiered production path:\nSeamster in Training: A 4-week onboarding phase focused on learning basic hand sewing, consistency, and quality.\nQualified Seamster: Transition into a long-term role and becoming a fully integrated team member.\nOutput & Compensation\nSeamster in Training (Onboarding Phase)\nTimeframe: Approximately 4 weeks.\nTarget Output: 85–100 bags total.\nCompensation: $300–$500.\nQualified Seamster (Long-term Role)\nMinimum Weekly Output: 50 bags\nWeekly Hours: ~ 10 to 30 hours (at Seamster’s discretion)\nMonthly Compensation: $900–$4,000 (dependent on output)\nWhat We Are Looking For\nExceptional attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to accuracy\nProactive problem-solver who identifies technical mistakes before implementation\nQuick learner who actively seeks constructive feedback for continuous improvement\nHighly observant with the ability to detect inconsistencies and variations in sewing patterns\nReliable and punctual with consistent follow-through on commitments\nExcellent communicator who engages professionally with seamsters at all levels\nActive listener focused on truly understanding requirements and expectations\nDependable, accountable, and dedicated to maintaining high standards\nPrerequisites\nExperience or interest in hand sewing/embroidery a plus\nEnjoys crafting and repetition.\nMust be based in NYC and able to report to our office in Downtown Brooklyn for 30 minutes during one day of the week (Monday to Friday).\nWhy Join Us?\nBe part of a friendly, kind, and eccentric team that genuinely cares about each other\nPeople-first culture where your wellbeing matters\nJoin a profitable, quickly growing company with incredible momentum\nUnique work schedule that’s flexible and lucrative","company":"Magic Items","rawCompany":"magic items","city":"New York","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T16:25:59.569Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-6051.00","title":"Sewers, Hand","slug":"sewers-hand"},{"code":"51-6052.00","title":"Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers","slug":"tailors-dressmakers-and-custom-sewers"},{"code":"51-6031.00","title":"Sewing Machine Operators","slug":"sewing-machine-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"315250","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-manufacturing-except-contractors"},{"code":"315210","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-contractors"},{"code":"316990","title":"Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing","slug":"other-leather-and-allied-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Seamster - Part Time","description":"Seamster\nStart Date: ASAP\nEmployment Type: Part-Time, 1099\nWork Arrangement: Work-From-Home, With One Weekly In-Person Meeting\nHours: 10-40 hours per week\nCompensation: $4.25/bag base unit rate compensation, translating to $22-$35 / hour after training\n\nAbout Magic Items\nMagic Items is a rapidly growing NYC-based company specializing in beautifully hand-sewn leather bags which feature our revolutionary patent-pending novel closure method. With a team of over 50 passionate craftspeople and professionals, we serve both individual customers and large business clients. We're profitable, expanding quickly, and deeply committed to our people-first culture where every team member matters.\n\nAbout The Role\nWe’re seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Seamster to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in production at Magic Items. You will hand sew leather wallets (vegan leather options are also available) with a needle and thread and take part in weekly Seamster exchange meetings.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nSew vegan-leather wallets according to the instructions we provide.\nTake part in weekly “Seamster Exchange Meetings,” which includes bringing your work and materials into Magic Items Headquarters (HQ).\nReceive feedback on work and make any adjustments in person to ensure consistency and quality standards.\nTake home new work to bring back for the next week.\nProgress through a tiered production path:\nSeamster in Training: A 4-week onboarding phase focused on learning basic hand sewing, consistency, and quality.\nQualified Seamster: Transition into a long-term role and becoming a fully integrated team member.\nOutput & Compensation\nSeamster in Training (Onboarding Phase)\nTimeframe: Approximately 4 weeks.\nTarget Output: 85–100 bags total.\nCompensation: $300–$500.\nQualified Seamster (Long-term Role)\nMinimum Weekly Output: 50 bags\nWeekly Hours: ~ 10 to 30 hours (at Seamster’s discretion)\nMonthly Compensation: $900–$4,000 (dependent on output)\nWhat We Are Looking For\nExceptional attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to accuracy\nProactive problem-solver who identifies technical mistakes before implementation\nQuick learner who actively seeks constructive feedback for continuous improvement\nHighly observant with the ability to detect inconsistencies and variations in sewing patterns\nReliable and punctual with consistent follow-through on commitments\nExcellent communicator who engages professionally with seamsters at all levels\nActive listener focused on truly understanding requirements and expectations\nDependable, accountable, and dedicated to maintaining high standards\nPrerequisites\nExperience or interest in hand sewing/embroidery a plus\nEnjoys crafting and repetition.\nMust be based in NYC and able to report to our office in Downtown Brooklyn for 30 minutes during one day of the week (Monday to Friday).\nWhy Join Us?\nBe part of a friendly, kind, and eccentric team that genuinely cares about each other\nPeople-first culture where your wellbeing matters\nJoin a profitable, quickly growing company with incredible momentum\nUnique work schedule that’s flexible and lucrative","datePosted":"2026-08-03T16:25:59.569Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T16:25:59.569Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Magic Items","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"New York","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"501626aeffcf29a92897dab7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/501626aeffcf29a92897dab7"}}