Packing Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Central Austin · Onsite, home studio
Hourly Pay: $20–$25/hour
Circus of Threads is a growing Austin-based consumer brand specializing in custom textile organizers for knitters and crocheters. What began as an Etsy shop has grown with the warm support of the fiber community, inspiring us to launch our own website and connect with customers and yarn shops around the world.
Our team brings together backgrounds in data science, arts management, and craftsmanship. Our founder is a UT Austin alumna with experience in data science and consulting, and our Marketing Manager holds a master’s degree in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Together, we share a love of thoughtful design, beautiful textiles, and building a creative business.
We’re a small, hands-on team that values care, curiosity, and attention to detail. As we grow, we’re excited to welcome people who want to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work, and help shape an independent creative brand.
We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Packing Assistant to help prepare our handmade cases and bags for their new homes.
Responsibilities
- Monday or Tuesday, flexible hours: Assemble boxes and prepare packaging with tissue paper.
- Wednesday or Thursday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.: Check finished items against order details, print shipping labels, and complete final packing.
- Follow packing instructions to ensure each order is accurate and beautifully presented.
- Keep packing supplies and the workspace organized, monitor supply levels, and plan replenishment ahead of time.
- Receive and organize incoming materials and finished products, maintain inventory records, and track orders awaiting shipment.
About You
You’re organized, dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a small home studio. A love of handmade goods or an interest in crafting is a plus.
This position has the potential to grow into a full-time Operations Assistant role, supporting our website or Etsy store.
To apply, please email your resume and availability to talents@circusofthreads.com.