Employment

To apply for any of these seasonal opportunities, please stop by our Factory Store (6655 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, Vermont) on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 10am and 2pm to fill out an application and have an on-the-spot interview OR Stop by our Job Fair on Saturday November 14th from 10am to 4pm.

Seasonal Art & Embroidery Operator
Learn to use mechanized embroidery machines to personalize garments for Bears and pajamas for people! This position will also learn to use heat presses, heat guns and other artwork tools. This position may also design customer requests on computer within set parameters. Successful candidates will have fine motor skills, high quality standards and close attention to detail. Must be able to stand throughout your shift.

Seasonal Contact Center Agent
Take incoming sales and customer service calls for all lines of business. Learn Internet Order Processing, Internet Chat and Email and more! Work in a seated, but fast-paced environment with noise and other distractions. Must have excellent phone and computer skills. This position offers either full or part time work with flexible scheduling – weekends required.

Seasonal Facilities Worker
Become part of the team and help our Buildings & Maintenance department keep the buildings and grounds looking clean and tidy. Responsible primarily for recycling, including breaking down and baling cardboard. Must be dependable, prompt and reliable. Candidates will be subject to background check.

Seasonal Fulfillment Worker
Fulfill orders for shipment. Pick orders, meeting quality and accuracy standards for Vermont Teddy Bear, PajamaGram and Calyx Flowers. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and be able to stand, walk, reach and bend for your entire shift.

Seasonal Inventory/Warehouse Workers
Unload trucks and receive inventory. Store inventoried items in correct locations according to standard inventory conventions. Fill flow racks. Must have strong attention to detail and be responsive to requests. This position will fulfill both warehouse and inventory functions. Must be able to lift 70 pounds and be active throughout your shift. Full time availability required.

Seasonal Shipping Clerk
This position will process and verify packages using a computer. Sort, tape and load packages. This active position requires lifting up to 40 pounds. Must have great attention to detail, high quality standards and be dependable.

To apply for any of these seasonal opportunities, please stop by our Factory Store (6655 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, Vermont) on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 10am and 2pm to fill out an application and have an on-the-spot interview OR Stop by our Job Fair on Saturday November 14th from 10am to 4pm.

Are you a talented graphic designer with demonstrated creative ability? Do you thrive in a team environment where different departments interact to meet a common goal? Do you have Direct-to-Consumer Catalog or Magazine Layout experience? The ability to build pages and plug in the text/images info and place photography. If so, you may be just who were looking for!

The Vermont Teddy Bear Company and its sister companies, PajamaGram and Calyx Flowers, are seeking a skilled Graphic Designer. (This is a full-time, on-site position.) Job responsibilities include Catalog Layout and Design, developing designs for company email marketing, website creative, packaging, media marketing, public relations and advertising collateral. Primary responsible for catalog layout, design and production from photo shoot to finished catalog.

• 2+ years of solid production experience
• Multi-page layout experience required (catalogs, books and magazines)
• Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, which includes, InDesign CS3, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of pre-press production and file release
• B.A. in Graphic Design or Communication Arts

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to multi-task projects
• Ability to prioritize and manage timelines Great in problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of fonts and different file formats In-depth knowledge of pre-press and printing processes Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment

The Vermont Teddy Bear Company and its sister companies, PajamaGram and Calyx Flowers, are seeking a Product Sales Analyst.

• Analysis of product sales
• Working with Merchandisers to develop assortment plans
• Product sales forecasting
• Product ordering projections
• Product database development

• Bachelor's degree
• Two or more years of experience in analysis and forecasting
• Highly developed mathematical, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to absorb new technology rapidly and understand business issues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access

The Vermont Teddy Bear Company’s sister company, PajamaGram, is seeking a Sleepwear Product Designer who will be responsible for research, development and presentation of sleepwear design.

• Will participate in all aspects of Product Development- research into market trends; understanding and participation in merchandising direction; understanding of the analysis that leads to decisions on line development; designing of prints, body styles and packaging for each new product addition or modification of existing product.
• Will organize design workload and all communication with all design freelancers; ensuring that designs are meeting requirements of the product brief.
• Will create prototypes, artwork, sketches and any other items deemed necessary for the adequate evaluation of product for inclusion into lines. This includes preparation of presentation boards in coordination with the Merchandiser.
• Will collect samples and materials for all prototypes and spec packages.
• Must understand garment design and basic production details to adequately develop products to price points, while maintaining quality standards.
• Responsible for communication of lines company-wide for each season and gaining buy-in from all departments on new product designs.

• Bachelor’s degree is Fashion Design or related field
• 3-5 years in the Fashion Design industry preferred
• Ability to design repeat patterns
• Clear understanding of garment design and production
• Open creative sense and be willing to work in a collaborative creative environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Kaledo Style or other similar CAD software

We are searching for a Supply Chain Manager to implement methods, practices and techniques to ensure the most efficient flow of materials from sourcing to shipping. This position is responsible for sourcing, quality control, warehouse management, order fulfillment and shipping. Our ideal candidate must have a proven track record of driving positive company results through strategic negotiations, controlling costs and inventories, forging strong vendor-partner relationships and implementing processes to support current and future business opportunities. Must be committed to continuous improvement and have the ability to supervise, train and coach others.

• Responsible for managing the sourcing/procurement of materials, supplies and services
• Manages supply base to include vendor selection, contract and price negotiation, on-time delivery and supplier conformance to product specifications
• Develop SOP’s to optimize operational efficiencies and ensure most advantageous pricing and quality from vendors
• Lead teams in identifying Supply Chain capabilities, plan resources and timing in support of the organization’s seasonal initiatives
• Accountable for defining and implementing all inventory strategies in support of internal operations
• Direct and coordinate the activities of department personnel to provide uninterrupted flow of material from receiving to inventory, to fulfillment, to shipping
• Ensure efficient and economical utilization of materials, timely deliveries from suppliers, improvement of methods and elimination of wasteful practices
• Participates in Supplier negotiations and mentors sourcing team on negotiation techniques
• Drive continuous improvement to documented processes and procedures
• Responsible for participation in the development of strategic planning and implementation for Materials Supply Chain procedures
• Support continued development of tools to streamline systems that provide bird’s eye view of staffing levels on immediate notice
• Evaluate systems for gains in efficiency
• Anticipate bottlenecks and work with departmental managers to reduce their impact
• Watch order flow pace and predict the outcome of pacing on the totally daily volume

• 4 year degree in related field required
• 10 years of specific experience in a Supply Chain management position
• CSCP Certification Preferred
• Expert Negotiation skills required
• A lean thinker with proven success in inventory and cost reduction and the implementation of best practices
• Outstanding interpersonal/verbal communications, written communications, and follow-up skills with demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead and influence key stakeholders across organizational boundaries to achieve business results
• Strong mathematical and computer skills along with the ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions and take corrective actions