Professional Upholsterer

Professional Upholsterer (1099 Contract) - Haiku, Maui, HI

Maui Upholstery Services works with hotels, resorts, and high-end residential clients across Maui. We've built our reputation on quality, and we need a skilled upholsterer who can deliver work that holds up to that standard.

Compensation:
Piece-rate per project. Strong, efficient upholsterers earn $8K to $12K+ per month based on output.

Responsibilities:

• Full reupholstery on residential and commercial furniture
• Frame repair, spring tying, webbing, and foam replacement
• Cushion fabrication, welting, tufting, and pattern matching
• Measuring, cutting, and sewing fabric to spec
• Managing your project pipeline and hitting agreed deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, organized work area

Required:

• Minimum 5 years professional upholstery experience
• Ability to complete projects independently, start to finish
• Own hand tools (shop provides industrial machines and equipment)
• Verifiable references from past clients or employers
• Reliable transportation and consistent communication

Preferred:

• Formal upholstery training or apprenticeship background
• Experience with hospitality, marine, or outdoor upholstery
• Experience in high-end residential markets

What We Offer:

• Steady pipeline of hotel, resort, and high-end residential projects
• Fully equipped shop in Haiku
• Established client base and consistent project flow

Location:
This is an in-person role based in Haiku, Maui. Applicants relocating from outside Hawaii should have a relocation plan in place before applying. We're happy to share guidance on living and working on Maui during the interview process.

To Apply:
Send the following to [email protected]:

1. Portfolio photos of 3-5 recent projects (before and after if possible)
2. Two professional references
3. A short paragraph about a project you're proud of and why

Applications without portfolio photos will not be reviewed.

Job Type: 1099 Contract
Location: Haiku, HI (in-person)
Start Date: Aug 2026