Interior Design Firm: Soft Goods Workroom Manager

Jenni Egger Designs (JED) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Soft Goods Studio Manager to lead the ongoing development and daily operation of our Soft Goods Workroom. This role is pivotal in creating a high-functioning, profitable workroom that produces luxury soft goods for interior design clients. The ideal candidate will be a leader, educator, and innovator who can establish processes, guide a team, and ensure the workroom becomes a premier offering within the JED business. Objectives of this role: • Lead and develop the soft goods workroom • Create and implement processes • Educate and inspire the Soft Goods Team • Produce high-quality soft goods • Help drive growth for the JED Soft Goods studio as a premiere offering through the JED firm Responsibilities: • Build out the Soft Goods Workroom, including procuring supplies, machines, and tools. • Identify and implement the ideal team structure for the workroom. • Establish and maintain an efficient, productive, and profitable work environment. • Develop and refine workflows to ensure smooth scheduling and timely delivery of projects. • Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key functions and processes. • Create a pipeline document to outline upcoming business and ensure workroom readiness. • Establish JED standards for products, processes, pricing, and team roles. • Teach the JED team about soft goods products, processes, pricing, and people. • Role model best practices for fabrication techniques and workroom operations. • Conduct team check-ins and meetings to align on goals, schedules, and progress. • Oversee the production of luxury soft goods, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget. • Maintain the workroom for efficiency and excellence, including daily and weekly maintenance checklists. • Track progress, analyze performance, and adjust workflows as needed. • Set goals for the continued development of the workroom as a functional and profitable profit center. Required skills and qualifications: • Experience in a drapery or upholstery workroom • Strong sewing skills • Comfortable with technology and basic software tools • A leader who can create, develop, and teach. • A role model who can build relationships and inspire the team. • A results-driven individual who can track progress, adjust workflows, and deliver excellence. • Ability to climb stairs as workroom is located on third floor Ability to work on-site, Monday - Friday. About Jenni Egger Designs: Jenni Egger Designs is a premier Indianapolis interior design firm specializing in kitchen design and custom cabinetry, window treatments and millwork, as well as sophisticated, vibrant and beautiful design. While we work on projects all over the country, we typically serve Indianapolis, Zionsville, Carmel, Fishers, Southern Indiana and Louisville, KY. Learn more about us at www.jennieggerdesigns.com. We can’t wait to hear from you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Employee discount • Paid time off Schedule: • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person