Textile Manufacturing

JOUFFRE

51-200

United States



Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre Inc. stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in New York, Lyon, and Rabat. Serving the visions of the world's most distinguished interior designers, we've been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces. 

At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members. We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation. 

# __MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION__

Your main objective in this position will be to develop and create high quality wall upholstery in a timely manner by ensuring a solid and aesthetically installation. You will need to work closely with our Wall Upholstery Manager and Freelancers to transform conceptual ideas into wall covering that beautify and enrich living spaces. Your work will help elevate our products beyond functionality and transform them into functional works of art! 

# MISSIONS

## Wall Upholstery

* Carry site visits prior to work starting to evaluate conditions, elevations and take measurements  _(if necessary)_
* Prepare the technical materials (wooden slats, padding) by measuring, cutting and joining to ensure they are ready for use in the wall upholstery / wall paneling or wrapping process
* Cutting and joining the fabric / leather by sewing by hand and/or by machine
* Figure out with Wall Upholstery Manager the positioning of seams and repeat (when applicable) on wall / panels
* Apply fabric / leather using French traditional wall upholstery technique
* Carry out checks at each stage of production to ensure that each wallcovering meets the company's quality standards and design specifications
* Contribute to the improvement of wall upholstery techniques by monitoring new trends, innovative materials and emerging manufacturing methods

## Wrapping

* Making sure the surface is adequate and adjust it if necessary  _(sand, prime etc)_
* Prepare the leather or fabric to be applied
* Wrapping with glue leather or fabric onto any requested item  _(panel, table, drawer front, door, shelve etc)_

## During lack of projects of wall upholstery, you will be working on furniture projects in the shop as part of seat upholstery team, you can have the following missions:

* Creating templates
* Cutting fabrics
* Cutting and shaping foam for seats and backs
* Making the traditional and modern seat stuffing  _(webbing, springs, horsehair, foam)_
* Making and covering pillow and cushions
* Sewing both by hand and by machine
* Upholstering any types of furniture

# __PROFILE__

We are looking for an experienced Wall Upholsterer autonomous and proactive with strong technical skills in Wall Upholstery but also in Wrapping and Seat Upholstery! The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team and must have a real ability to transmit and share their know-how. 

We are looking for a professional and respectful candidate who has a good team spirit and a responsible behavior and attitude onsite! The right candidate must have the ability to complete jobs following a schedule, sometimes in a short time, while maintaining a high level of quality and without compromising the integrity of the job. 

The right person must be able to travel across the US and internationally, sometimes for several days  _(a valid passport will be required)_ . 

## Qualifications needed:

* A clean driving license is mandatory
* 5 years of experience required in wall upholstery
* Experience in working with leather
* English is mandatory
* Spanish or French are a plus
* Knowledge of seat upholstery is required
* Knowledge of window treatment and/or installation is a real plus

# __ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS__

__Location:__ Long Island City, NY  
__Start Date:__ ASAP  
__Contract Type:__ Full-Time (40 hours per week)  
Status: Non-Exempt  
__Salary:__ $27.00 - $34.00 per hour  _(Based on level and experience)_

Employee

<p>Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre Inc. stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in New York, Lyon, and Rabat. Serving the visions of the world&#39;s most distinguished interior designers, we&#39;ve been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces. </p>
<p>At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members. We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation. </p>
<h1 id="main-objective-of-the-position"><strong>MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION</strong></h1>
<p>Your main objective in this position will be to develop and create high quality wall upholstery in a timely manner by ensuring a solid and aesthetically installation. You will need to work closely with our Wall Upholstery Manager and Freelancers to transform conceptual ideas into wall covering that beautify and enrich living spaces. Your work will help elevate our products beyond functionality and transform them into functional works of art! </p>
<h1 id="missions">MISSIONS</h1>
<h2 id="wall-upholstery">Wall Upholstery</h2>
<ul>
<li>Carry site visits prior to work starting to evaluate conditions, elevations and take measurements  <em>(if necessary)</em></li>
<li>Prepare the technical materials (wooden slats, padding) by measuring, cutting and joining to ensure they are ready for use in the wall upholstery / wall paneling or wrapping process</li>
<li>Cutting and joining the fabric / leather by sewing by hand and/or by machine</li>
<li>Figure out with Wall Upholstery Manager the positioning of seams and repeat (when applicable) on wall / panels</li>
<li>Apply fabric / leather using French traditional wall upholstery technique</li>
<li>Carry out checks at each stage of production to ensure that each wallcovering meets the company&#39;s quality standards and design specifications</li>
<li>Contribute to the improvement of wall upholstery techniques by monitoring new trends, innovative materials and emerging manufacturing methods</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="wrapping">Wrapping</h2>
<ul>
<li>Making sure the surface is adequate and adjust it if necessary  <em>(sand, prime etc)</em></li>
<li>Prepare the leather or fabric to be applied</li>
<li>Wrapping with glue leather or fabric onto any requested item  <em>(panel, table, drawer front, door, shelve etc)</em></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="during-lack-of-projects-of-wall-upholstery-you-will-be-working-on-furniture-projects-in-the-shop-as-part-of-seat-upholstery-team-you-can-have-the-following-missions">During lack of projects of wall upholstery, you will be working on furniture projects in the shop as part of seat upholstery team, you can have the following missions:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Creating templates</li>
<li>Cutting fabrics</li>
<li>Cutting and shaping foam for seats and backs</li>
<li>Making the traditional and modern seat stuffing  <em>(webbing, springs, horsehair, foam)</em></li>
<li>Making and covering pillow and cushions</li>
<li>Sewing both by hand and by machine</li>
<li>Upholstering any types of furniture</li>
</ul>
<h1 id="profile"><strong>PROFILE</strong></h1>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Wall Upholsterer autonomous and proactive with strong technical skills in Wall Upholstery but also in Wrapping and Seat Upholstery! The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team and must have a real ability to transmit and share their know-how. </p>
<p>We are looking for a professional and respectful candidate who has a good team spirit and a responsible behavior and attitude onsite! The right candidate must have the ability to complete jobs following a schedule, sometimes in a short time, while maintaining a high level of quality and without compromising the integrity of the job. </p>
<p>The right person must be able to travel across the US and internationally, sometimes for several days  <em>(a valid passport will be required)</em> . </p>
<h2 id="qualifications-needed">Qualifications needed:</h2>
<ul>
<li>A clean driving license is mandatory</li>
<li>5 years of experience required in wall upholstery</li>
<li>Experience in working with leather</li>
<li>English is mandatory</li>
<li>Spanish or French are a plus</li>
<li>Knowledge of seat upholstery is required</li>
<li>Knowledge of window treatment and/or installation is a real plus</li>
</ul>
<h1 id="additional-informations"><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS</strong></h1>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Long Island City, NY<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-Time (40 hours per week)<br>Status: Non-Exempt<br><strong>Salary:</strong> $27.00 - $34.00 per hour  <em>(Based on level and experience)</em></p>


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