About the role
As a Denim & Knit Repair Specialist at FXRY, you’ll play a key role in keeping clothes in rotation and out of landfills. You’ll use advanced darning and repair techniques on denim and knitwear, combining industrial and hand-finishing skills to restore garments with precision and care.

Day to day

• Perform denim and knit repairs using industrial and home darning machines
• Operate industrial equipment including darning and coverstitch machines
• Reinforce and repair damaged areas for strong, near-invisible finishes
• Maintain FXRY’s high standards for craftsmanship and garment longevity
• Collaborate with the founder and Fixer team to meet quality and turnaround goals
• Document work with quick before/after photos for internal records

What you bring

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with garment repair, denim, or knits
• Proficiency in darning, reinforcing, and patching denim and knit fabrics
• Strong color-matching skills for thread and yarn blending
• Deep understanding of fabric structure and garment construction
• Experience using both industrial and home sewing equipment
• Ability to assess and estimate repair time and cost based on photos or in-person evaluation
• High attention to detail and consistent craftsmanship
• Clear communication and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• A genuine commitment to sustainability and extending the life of clothes

Nice to have

• Familiarity with denim brands, construction details, and wash variations
• Prior work in an alterations, repair, or tailoring studio

Logistics

• Contract, project-based work
• On-site at FXRY’s Seattle studio with some potential for take-home projects
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

How to apply
Email hello@thefxry.com with the subject line Denim & Knit Repair Specialist. Include:

• A short introduction
• Your resume
• A small portfolio (3–5 examples of denim or knit repairs)
• Your general availability

If you’re passionate about repairing what you love and helping keep garments in rotation, we’d love to hear from you ◡̈

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About the role
As a Contract Fixer at FXRY, you’ll help combat fashion waste by delivering high-quality knit repairs and alterations. You’ll use your reknitting and tailoring expertise to extend the life of garments and keep clothes in rotation.

Day to day

• Perform sweater repairs using hand reknitting and related knit mend techniques
• Maintain FXRY’s standards for invisible or near-invisible finishes
• Collaborate with the founder and Fixer team to meet quality and turnaround goals
• Document work with quick before/after photos for internal records

What you bring

• 3+ years of hands-on reknitting or fine knit repair experience
• Proficiency in darning, duplicate stitch, and color-matching on fine gauges
• Strong garment construction knowledge for knits
• Ability to assess damage and estimate repair time and cost from photos or in-person inspection
• High attention to detail and consistent craftsmanship
• Commitment to ethical practices, sustainability, and garment longevity
• Clear communication and a proactive, client-focused mindset
• Prior experience in an alterations, repair, or tailoring studio preferred

Logistics

• Contract, project-based work
• On-site at FXRY’s Seattle studio with some potential for take-home projects
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

How to apply
Email hello@thefxry.com with the subject line Fixer Application. Include:

• A short introduction
• Your resume
• A small portfolio (3–5 knit repairs with notes on technique and yarn used)
• Your general availability

If you’re passionate about reknitting and helping keep garments in rotation, we’d love to hear from you ◡̈

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