Now accepting applications for
Design Fairy (Local)
for JenniferMaker
Please Note: Applications are now open, but may close without notice if we receive too many. If you are interested in this position, act quickly.
Who I'm Looking For
Do you create crafts for sublimation or for your Cricut, Silhouette, or other cutting machine? Do you love to design SVG cut files and patterns? Are you comfortable creating vector designs in Adobe Illustrator and have experience with Adobe Photoshop?
I might just have the perfect role for you!
I am looking for an employee to help us at JenniferMaker as a "Design Fairy" (aka "craft designer and teacher"). This position is located on-site at our local studio in Ann Arbor, MI, and is not a remote position.
This position focuses on designing high-quality craft designs that can be used with "maker machines" like cutting machines, sewing machines, laser cutters, sublimation printers, and/or 3D printers, as well as the assembly, photography, and step-by-step explanation of the projects. The ideal candidate will be experienced with cutting machine and sublimation crafting, as well as familiar with the JenniferMaker brand.
The person who is right for this position has experience designing projects that are as beautiful and unique as they are easy-to-make and useful.
While perhaps not quite yet an expert, this person does have a solid grasp of design, typography, and vector software, familiarity with the JenniferMaker blog and my courses/ebooks, and a basic understanding of Cricut and sublimation crafting.
This position involves a combination of creativity, attention to detail, communication, and follow-through, and it has high expectations for meeting deadlines.
Are you ready to be a Design Fairy for the JenniferMaker brand?
Position Details
Status: This is a full-time employee position (not a contractor position).
Location: This position is located on-site at our local studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is NOT a remote position. The person in this position must live within a 30-minute commute of Ann Arbor, MI.
Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Availability: This position requires working within our general operating hours of 8:00am-8:00pm in the Eastern Time Zone; flexibility and ability to pivot is a must, including weekends, holidays, and some non-traditional hours as needed to accommodate our leisure-based audience.
High Volume Work Periods: Our busiest times of the year are Thanksgiving weekend (the Friday after Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday), and the week after Christmas (December 26 through December 31). During these times, any time off requests will be at the discretion of the manager, and work schedules and regular days off may be adjusted to accommodate operational needs.
Special Note: As a JenniferMaker employee, you will not be able to engage in any outside activity that could be construed as a conflict of interest, such as running or working on your own craft blog or crafting business, or someone else's craft blog or crafting business.
Responsibilities
- Designs a minimum of one complete and high-quality project each week under direction of the Lead Design Fairy and Creative Director.
- Records assembly video and writes simple assembly steps for each project.
- Responds to community questions about designs.
- Is careful to respect copyrights of other designers.
- Understands the JenniferMaker brand and audience.
- Understands that copyrights and ownership for designs created for the JenniferMaker brand will belong to the brand.
- Understands and uses the JenniferMaker products and projects so you can answer questions and support our team members and community.
- Effectively communicates with the team and meets with us weekly on Zoom video chats.
- Has the best interest of the JenniferMaker brand in mind.
- Helps us look good to our readers and community.
- Works with minimal supervision.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Things You've Done in the Past
- Minimum of 2 years experience in instructional design, graphic design, or related field.
- Experience creating SVG cut files created from Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop and working knowledge of AI generators (either Firefly or Midjourney).
- Experience with at least one of the following cutting machines: Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, Cricut Joy, Silhouette Cameo, or Brother Scan 'N' Cut.
- Experience with at least one of the following design software systems: Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio.
- Knowledge and understanding of Cricut and sublimation crafting.
- Experience working with a virtual team.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have successfully completed college level design classes such as graphic design, typography, illustration, and/or 3D modeling.
- Preference may be given to candidates possessing experience with taking well-lighted photos and videos.
Things I'd Love For You to Know (optional, not required)
- Cricut Design Space
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Canva
- Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Forms, and Sheets
- Facebook Groups
- Slack
- Sublimation tools and equipment
- Sewing machine
Note: I'd just like familiarity, not expertise, with how to generally use these tools. If you don't have it but are willing to learn, great!
This Position is NOT For a Person Who:
Already has a lot going on and doesn't have the time and focus to do a quality job
Isn't interested in providing excellence, growing, and learning
Wants to be front and center, rather than working in the background
Is unwilling to go the extra step to make our brand look good to our readers and customers, and to reflect our Core Values
Needs immediate supervision, firm structure, and frequent feedback
Will take customer problems or complaints personally
Has unreliable Internet or computer access (you must have your own Mac or Windows desktop or laptop for this position -- ChromeBooks and tablets will not get the job done)
Wants to learn how to blog or run a business from Jennifer. As an employee, you will not be able to have your own blog or craft-related business, as that would be a conflict of interest and split your focus. This position requires 100% focus on growing the JenniferMaker brand and community.
This Position IS For a Person Who:
- Has a strong eye for aesthetics and visual details to ensure a quality product.
- Has a great feel for the JenniferMaker brand and what our community wants from it.
- Possesses excellent communication and people skills.
- Has excellent follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Has an aptitude in problem solving.
- Desires to work as a team with a results driven approach.
- Is highly resourceful and quickly learns the how and where to get things done.
- Is responsive and proactive rather than reactive.
- Can anticipate needs ahead of time.
- Takes the initiative and doesn’t need to have their hand held.
- Is solution-focused and when faced with a challenge is able to provide potential solutions rather than focus on the problem.
- Has a great attention to detail and brand quality.
- Is highly creative.
- Is able to follow directions or innovate as needed.
- Is highly organized but moves quickly.
- Takes ownership and pride in their work.
- Is not afraid of new challenges.
- Loves learning new things and can implement new ideas quickly.
- Adapts very well to changes on-the-go.
- Is technology savvy but is willing to ask for help if needed.
- Can handle direct feedback without getting their feelings hurt.
- Can juggle lots of moving pieces while staying focused and collected.
- Is willing and able to complete training and learn new systems.
- Understands their role and works as part of a team for the good of the JenniferMaker brand.
- Works smarter.
- Loves to rise above and offer solutions.
- Is real and "Jenuine."
- Expects and strives for excellence always.
- Is driven to grow.
- Knows our word is our bond.
- Is compassionate.
- Maintains professionalism.
- Follows protocol and proper channels even when faced with challenges.
Why Should I Be Interested in This Career?
You’ll get to work in a fun business that helps change and improve people’s lives through their handmade creations.
You’ll get to work with an awesome team of people who make things happen!
You will have the resources you need to do your job well.
You will get answers to any and all questions you have.
You'll have access to an AMAZING comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off, and MUCH more!
You’ll have flexibility with your schedule.
You’ll be paid to do the things you already love and rock!
Why This Job is Important
This position will involve working closely with all members of the JenniferMaker team to ensure that our fast-growing company runs smoothly.
You will be responsible for designing beautiful and unique projects that are easy-to-make and useful for the crafters and makers in our community -- all our readers, members, and students.
Brand quality and making everything work seamlessly is the foundation to our expansion and growth long term.
You get to make a real difference for other crafters and makers who are struggling to learn and create.