We're Hiring! Join Our Team

Jul 12, 2023

Written by Morgan Foery

We are expanding and excited to announce that we are hiring for a Product Operations Associate, local to St. Petersburg, Florida.

Please read the following descriptions below and submit your resume, cover letter, and at least 2 references to morganjuliadesigns@gmail.com.

Company Overview:

At Morgan Julia Designs, we are a renowned needlepoint company specializing in hand-painted, modern designs and accessories with a classic touch. We have a commitment to delivering high quality products and service.

Product Operations Associate

Must Be Local to St. Petersburg, Florida

This role is focused on preparing needlepoint canvases and accessories as they arrive, assisting with product assembly, and providing support during shipping, particularly after large launches.

Product Operations Associate Role Overview:

As a Product Operations Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our product preparation and shipping processes. Your primary responsibilities will involve inspecting, packaging, and assembling needlepoint canvases and accessories. Additionally, you will assist with shipping, especially after significant launches. While not required, the ability to paint needlepoint canvases, such as monograms, would be a valuable bonus.

This position requires meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, and a standard for high-quality work and cleanliness.

You must be local to the St. Petersburg, Florida area. This is a part-time position that will take 1-2 days of work a week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional peak periods or special projects/launches.

Responsibilities:

Product Preparation:

Inspect needlepoint canvases and accessories upon arrival, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications.
Prepare needlepoint canvases by carefully packaging them in poly-mailers, placing needles or other accessories as required.
Assemble accessory sets by preparing items such as packing scissors, needle minders, accessory bags, etc.
Prepare kits for needlepoint canvases by assembling proper fiber in specific bags.
Maintain accurate inventory records of products prepared and assembled.

Shipping Support:

Assist with shipping tasks, including preparing shipments, printing labels, and organizing packages for timely delivery.
Provide support during busy periods, particularly after large product launches, to meet shipping deadlines.

Painting (Bonus Skill):

Utilize artistic skills to paint needlepoint canvases, particularly for monogram designs (optional, but a bonus skill).

Requirements:

Attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards during product preparation and assembly.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Prior experience in product preparation, packaging, or related roles is preferred.
Proficiency in basic computer applications and shipping software.
Optional bonus skill: Experience in painting needlepoint canvases.
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, particularly during peak shipping periods.

Joining our team as a Product Operations Associate will provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growing needlepoint brand. Your efforts will directly impact our customers' experiences and help us maintain our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant samples showcasing your attention to detail and/or artistic skills to morganjuliadesigns@gmail.com.

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team. If you feel as though you fit both positions and are local, we are open to combining them into 1 full-time job.

Other positions we are looking to hire for (part-time work):

Part-time Needlepoint Painter to help customize our canvases
Needlepoint finisher that can finish samples quickly for examples for launches (1-2 week turn-around)
Stitchers to help stitch Samples/Example Canvases for launches
Think we're missing a job/have a great idea/want to work for us? Feel free to pitch it to us, we're always looking for creative, hardworking talent.

If any of the above (painter, finisher, or stitcher) are something that you're interested in, please fill out the following application on this Google Form here.

For the Production Operations Position, please email us at morganjuliadesigns@gmail.com to apply.

Morgan Julia Designs (MJD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at MJD will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. MJD does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or genetics.

Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.

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