We're Hiring!

We're always expanding our team at Briar and we're looking for the right people to join our community and grow with us.  

Briar Baby is a baby brand with a modern edge. We’re known for our high-quality materials, impeccable craftsmanship, and sought-after styles - and for our continued commitment to producing quality products here in our studios in the Pacific Northwest. Our baby bonnets are unique and especially loved by modern parents across the globe.

Briar’s founder, Rachel Goode, began creating her signature bonnets shortly after the birth of her daughter, Gracelyn Briar. She understood the need for a tie-hat that was both beautiful and functional, and took it into her own hands after the inability to find it in the marketplace. The overwhelming response to her handmade and heartfelt bonnets was the beginning of Briar Baby as you know it. Our products are proudly made in the USA by a dynamic team of production sewists who continuously strive to improve processes, execute new ideas, and make the Briar brand a lasting name in the baby industry.

Our open workshop is spacious and filled with natural light, and offers a casual, collaborative environment that houses a vibrant and fun workforce. We work hard to foster a positive and healthy work environment, and strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds.

Our production studio is located in Vancouver, Washington (just across the river from Portland, Oregon). Check out the available positions below, and let us know if you think we're a good fit!  

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Production Team Member: Production Manager 

Professionally manages the day-to-day production team at the Briar Studio and production facilitation with manufacturing partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professionally manage the day to day production schedule - product output and quality
• Oversee, manage, and train production team
• Communicate with sewing contractors and vendors
• Liaison with shipping, customer service, marketing, and wholesale teams
• Set individual and team production goals
• Track production on a daily, weekly, monthly basis
• Assisting with materials purchase, inspect fabric quality, & keep track of fabric inventory
• Plan fabric quantities based on projected production quantities
• Develop/draft new patterns as necessary
• Adhere to standards on quality, on-time delivery and margin goals
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Oversee production facilitation with manufacturing partners

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work-related skills in design and production
• Previous managerial experience
• Working knowledge of industrial sewing and production equipment
• Administration and Management knowledge of business and management principles
• involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Ability to organize and manage multiple ongoing projects at one time
• Must be proficient in Creative Cloud
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office or Gsuite (especially email and spreadsheets)
• Proficiency in other industry-specific applications preferred but not required (ie. Apparel Magic, Shopify)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Dependability, Leadership, and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and exercise good judgement
• Versatility and flexibility to adapt as company grows
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee will:

• Regularly be required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Frequently be required to stand and walk
• Occasionally be required to use a personal computer (PC) to enter and retrieve information

• Occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will be onsite at the Briar Production Studio. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Marketing Team Member: Social Media Coordinator  

Professionally manages all aspects of Briar Baby’s social media presence, including content creation, strategy and execution. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Media Coordinator will:

• Design the overall social media strategy plan for Briar Baby
• Focus on primary objectives of driving market share and revenue growth, increasing engagement and brand awareness
• Create, monitor, and implement social media strategies for higher engagement
• Create all social media copy, as well as specs/outline for all graphic assets
• Create content for social media, including reels and video
• Coordinate with graphic designer and photographer on all creative asset needs, including ads
• Coordinate with production, operations, and shipping departments to ensure cohesive planning in alignment with all company needs and goals
• Work closely with outside digital marketing agency to create, test, and rework ads to generate results
• Manage and execute brand collaborations and influencer marketing
• Grow email subscriber list, social media following, and other touchpoints as needed
• Prepare forecasts, track relevant analytics, and prepare regular reports to senior management

QUALIFICATIONS

The Social Media Coordinator qualifications are as follows:

• 2+ years in a complex, fast-paced office environment; startup experience preferred
• Comfortable in an independent workspace; can stay self-motivated and driven
• Skilled understanding of Google Analytics, SEO, social media platforms, customer engagement strategies and current trends
• Proven track record of funnel creation and management that leads to client acquisition
• Expertise with FB ads; creation, testing and reworking for results
• Proficiency working with Facebook Business Manager, Insights in Instagram, and other social media platforms
• Proficiency working with Google Workspace (email, Calendar, Drive, Sheets/Docs) required 
• Proficiency working with Canva, Slack, Asana, and Dropbox preferred
• Graphic design proficiency to create assets for social media, podcast, and other programming (via Canva)
• Strong communication and copywriting skills
• Personable, has positive attitude, exercises good judgment, is an excellent collaborator, and demonstrates a growth mindset
• Versatility and flexibility to adapt as company grows
• Bachelor’s degree in internet marketing, communication, or a related field preferred

BENEFITS

• Two weeks paid vacation; increases to three weeks after three years of employment
• Sick pay
• Employee discount and product allowance

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and transportation for running business errands as needed
• Work will be conducted on-site at Briar Baby headquarters (Vancouver, Washington), with flexibility for some remote work

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates sewing, pressing, and cutting equipment to produce designed garments
• Cutting fabric
• Stitching
• Ironing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some sewing/handiwork experience 
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Ability to work at a quick pace
• Ability to stand for 4+ hours at a time
• Quick learner
• Great attitude
• Strong ability to work within a team setting, and a willingness to learn

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

• Regularly be required to stand for long periods, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently be required to sit, stand and walk.
• Occasionally be required to use a personal computer (PC) to enter and retrieve information.
• Occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will be onsite at the Briar production studio. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Our open workshop is spacious and filled with natural light, and offers a casual, collaborative environment that houses a vibrant and fun workforce. We work hard to foster a positive, healthy, and anti-racist work environment, and strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds. 

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Compensation depending on experience. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We’re currently looking to fill several full-time positions. Please send your resume or letter of interest to hiring@briarbaby.com  and we will be in touch with qualified candidates.

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