Careers

Who is York Project?

York Project is a Detroit based social streetwear fashion brand that is dedicated not only to making the high quality clothing that we actually want to wear, but also focus on creating change in our communities.  We operate as a one-for-one brand, which has helped us contribute over $104,000 worth of in-kind goods to homeless shelters. Additionally, we have supported like-minded organizations and people across America with financial support since we started in 2013.  We currently are located in the New Center neighborhood of Detroit, and are available in multiple retail locations in the Metro-Detroit area.                                        

Last summer, we began producing all of our garments right here in Detroit.  Our goal is to create jobs and opportunities for Detroiters to work as part of our cut and sew production team.  We're living out our mission to BE THE CHANGE.

 

Why work for York Project?

  • Transformational giving and volunteering experiences 
  • Join a team that’s part of Detroit’s revitalization
  • Make a real difference in a company, and ultimately lives of those in our community 
  • Be part of a fast growing startup in Detroit

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CAREERS@YORKPROJECT.COM.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

 


Production Sewer   

Our core values that you should share: 
-Integrity 
-Accountability 
-Results oriented 
-Relationship focused 
-Humility 
-Altruistic  
 
Preferred Qualifications 
-Previous production sewing experience a strong plus (serger/straightstitch)  
-Strong communication skills  
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word  
-Experience working with knitwear a plus   
-Positive attitude  
-Team player 
-Critical thinking skills a strong plus 
 
Roles & Responsibilities  
-Operate industrial serger/straightstitch/coverstitch machines 
-Roll and prepare fabric for production 
-Produce clothing, bags, and other soft goods 
-Following SOP and manufacturing processes to produce goods 
-Accurately tracking production times to ensure time targets are met 
-Accurately producing garments (masks, tshirts, sweatshirts, etc.) 
 
Commitment 
-40 Hours per week  
-Position located in Detroit, MI  
This posting is for a full time, paid position.  
   
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CAREERS@YORKPROJECT.COM.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! 
 
 
 
 

Flatlock Sewing Operator 

Our core values that you should share: 
-Integrity 
-Accountability 
-Results oriented 
-Relationship focused 
-Humility 
-Altruistic 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
-Previous experience on Flatlock/flatseam sewing machine a plus 
-Strong communication skills  
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word  
-Experience working with knitwear a plus   
-Positive attitude  
-Team player 
-Critical thinking skills a strong plus 
 
Roles & Responsibilities  
-Operate industrial sewing machines, primarily Juki MF-3620 Flatlock machine, in addition to serger/straightstitch/coverstitch machines 
-Produce clothing, bags, and other soft goods 
-Following SOP and manufacturing processes to produce goods 
-Accurately tracking production times to ensure time targets are met 
-Accurately producing garments (masks, tshirts, sweatshirts, etc.) 

 

Commitment 
-40 Hours per week  
-Position located in Detroit, MI  
This posting is for a full time, paid position.  
   

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CAREERS@YORKPROJECT.COM.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! 

Production Manager

Preferred Qualifications 
-Degree in manufacturing, engineering, fashion design or related field or 5+ years experience in a production management role​
-Experience with industrial sewing machines (straight stitch, coverstitch, serger)​
-Strong communication skills​
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word​
-Experience working with knitwear​
-Prior experience drafting patterns​
-Prior experience grading patterns​
-Must be able to commute to Detroit ​
-Must be able/willing to attend weekend events and monthly donations​
-Attention to detail ​
-Positive attitude​
-Team player 
-Graphic design experience a plus 
-Design silhouettes, draft and grade patterns, create samples​
  
Roles & Responsibilities  
-Manage a growing production team with full and part time individuals​
-Manage production planning, production calendar, and plan production runs 
-Assist in job and production costing​
-Produce clothing, bags, and other soft goods​
-Interface with clients on production related matters​
-Some travel may be required (<5% of time)​
-Work on general ad-hoc design needs​
-Identify opportunities for process efficiencies ​
-Collect, compile, and present data related to projects 
-Increase manufacturing efficiencies 
-Create and manage manufacturing processes and procedures 
-Further develop quality control systems and track quality issues​
  
Commitment 
-40 Hours per week​
-Occasional weekends 
-Position located in Detroit, MI​
This posting is for a full time, paid position. 
  

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CAREERS@YORKPROJECT.COM.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

 

 

PR & Marketing Intern

Preferred Qualifications
-Pursuing degree in marketing/PR/professional writing or related field
-Strong writing credentials (Writing samples may be requested)
-Experience working with media
-Must be able to commute to Detroit
-Must be available to attend monthly donations
-Must be able/willing to attend weekend events
-Strong communication
-Attention to detail

Roles & Responsibilities 
-Build marketing/PR plan for brand
-Connect with media outlets to execute PR plan
-Work with team to develop and execute influencer marketing strategy
-Assist marketing team with promotional photoshoots, videoshoots and other content creation
-Assist with production and marketing for in-store events


Commitment
-2-4 days a week
-Schedule will be flexible
-Fall Semester Unpaid Internship

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CAREERS@YORKPROJECT.COM.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

 

Graphic Designer

Preferred Qualifications
-Degree in marketing/graphic design/art, or related field
-Strong design credentials (samples may be requested)
-Experience working with media
-Must be able to commute to Detroit
-Must be available to attend monthly donations
-Must be able/willing to attend weekend events
-Strong communication
-Attention to detail

Roles & Responsibilities 
-Create content and graphic advertisements
-Work cross-functionally with marketing and brand teams
-Design branded apparel for clients and York Project brand


Commitment
-Fulltime job in Detroit

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CAREERS@YORKPROJECT.COM.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

At York Project, we celebrate and support difference for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. York Project is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.