About us

Bryr Studio is a collection of hand-made clogs inspired by the West Coast lifestyle. Founded in 2012 and based in the Dogpatch district of San Francisco, every pair of Bryr clogs are hand-made in our factory. Dedicated to the simple idea that the best products are made with the best materials, Bryr clogs are constructed using the strongest, most supple American leathers and traditional European solid-wood bases.

The Team

Our Manufacturing team is the backbone of our company, and we are looking to add individuals to our growing team who enjoy making with their hands, pay attention to details, have exceptional work ethic, and are interested in working in product manufacturing. The Manufacturing team is responsible for making the highest quality products for our customers in a timely, safe and efficient manner.

This job is a trainee position,  where you will learn the basics of clog making in our 3-month training program. At the end of the program, you will be eligible to be promoted to the position of Manufacturing Teammate. Read more below.

The Position

The Bryr Clog Manufacturing Assistant is a team player who loves a predominantly physical, hands-on job. While a passion and proven skill for making products is essential, we require no technical experience in clog-making. We are excited to teach you our processes and offer paid on the job training! This role is perfect for a focused, efficient, and detail-oriented person who loves to refine their craft through repetition and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

The Clog Manufacturing Assistant thrives in a team-oriented environment and is critical to the success of the company. We value self-awareness, being open to feedback, and prioritizing quality, safety, and efficiency. This position is not for you if you prefer working solo, default to a ‘no,’ or do not have a strong desire for personal and professional growth.

As a Clog Manufacturing Assistant, you will be trained in the introductory techniques of making our clogs. In the past, most Assistants were trained up in about 3 months. As a Manufacturing Assistant, you will learn the introductory clog making techniques, including lasting, prep, and finishing, and learning the basics of our materials and manufacturing flowl. Ultimately, we are looking for someone with a passion for making beautiful products, who supports their coworkers, loves finding innovative solutions to evolve the way we do things, and is wholeheartedly enthusiastic about the growth of our business. If this is you, we can’t wait to meet you!

Core Job Functions

• In our 3-month in-house training program, learn the introductory techniques of our clog manufacturing processes safely, efficiently and to our high standards, including but not limited to prep, lasting and finishing.
• Perform quality control, including following our 360-bounce-back production quality control process to ensure the best possible product.
• Contribute to keeping the production space and communal spaces clean, organized and safe for everyone to use.
• Assists with inventory intake: inspecting, receiving and recording materials, notifying production teammates when there are any issues or it’s time to reorder materials
• Contributes to the overall business culture and growth using our Culture Guide as a tool for self-reflection and an ongoing commitment to self-growth, the growth in others, and the growth of the company.
• As needed, works at Bryr seasonal events
• Assists with other projects as they arise

About the Paid Training Program

Bryr provides a paid training program for candidates who join the team without prior clog-making experience. This training includes but is not limited to; clog lasting, preps, materials education, and basic understanding of LEAN practices.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Assistant level introductory training, qualified candidates will advance to be a Manufacturing Teammate and will be trained on the full job role of Teammate, with associated pay raise (see below).

Qualifications

• Strong making skills and commitment to quality
• Be a team player
• Have a strong work ethic
• Be excited to learn new things and willing to get feedback
• Ability to communicate in English, verbal and basic written
• No computer skills required
• Preferred Experience
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or product making
• Physical Demands: This position is a manual job and involves physical labor, including but not limited to:
  • Standing (approx 5-6 hours per day)
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Ability to see detail
  • Lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Hammering
  • Pulling
  • Cutting

Classification, Hours and Location

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Core hours Monday-Friday 8:00am–4:30pm
• Job location:
  • The position is located at our headquarters in the Dogpatch Area of San Francisco, and is in-person.
  • Location: 1078/1080 Illinois Street, San Francisco, CA

Compensation, Benefits and Supervision

• We offer a benefits package to all our full-time employees, which commences after a 60-day probation period, that includes the following. We will share more in-depth information regarding the benefits package during the interview process:
• Starting pay for this position is $23/hour, paid bi-monthly
• 3-month paid training plan as outlined above. If promoted to the Teammate position, the starting pay for the Teammate role is $26.50/hour.
• We share a transparent path to growth within the company, including pay grid range information
• Benefits package including: Employee 401K, Health, Dental & Vision benefits, Life insurance, Accrued vacation pay, Sick hours, and 10 company holidays.
• Quarterly clog allowance and Friends & Family discount.
• Supervision provided by Operations Manager

Equity and Inclusion at Bryr

As part of our dedication to the diversity and inclusion of our workforce, Bryr Studio is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or other protected class.

Our goal is to create a fair and equitable hiring process and we are constantly evolving our interview process to improve it. We are open to feedback if you have suggestions, please email us at [email protected]

How to Apply

If you think this job is for you, please send your resume with a short introduction.
Due to the quantity of applicants, we are unable to reply to all applicants. Thank you!