Yana Dee Blog — Store Updates

Now Hiring for Spring/Summer 2024

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Now Hiring for Spring/Summer 2024

Do you want to work in Sustainable Fashion?

Yana Dee is now hiring employees & interns for Spring/Summer 2024! Whether you are a college student, recent graduate, or looking to advance your career, this opportunity may be for you!

Company Overview

Founded in 2004, Yana Dee is a socially conscious and environmentally ethical apparel company based in Traverse City, Michigan. Yana Dee designs, produces, and sells original clothing & accessories for people of all ages. 

Position Overview

With two unique worksites, your work or internship experience can be tailored to meet your abilities, experience, and objectives. At our studio, you would work directly with Yana and her seam team, observing the design process firsthand and participating in garment production. At our store in Downtown Traverse City, you would work with our sales team in marketing, inventory management, and direct sales. 

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Yana Dee is now hiring summer '23 interns

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Attention design, business, and fashion students! Yana Dee is now hiring interns for the Summer 2023 Season. If you are a college student seeking real world experience to complete your design, fashion, business, or marketing degree, this opportunity is for you! Depending on your experience and learning objectives, you may be placed at our sewing studio, downtown store, or both locations. Company Overview Yana Dee Inc is a socially conscious and environmentally ethical apparel company based in Traverse City, Michigan. Yana Dee produces and distributes original clothing & accessories for people of all ages. Yana’s original designs are sold locally...

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Organic Cotton Polka Dots! From Seed to Store.

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Organic Cotton Polka Dots! From Seed to Store.

In the Spring of 2021, Yana started putting her finger on exactly what was lacking in her timeless classic clothing collection. That finger landed on a dot. Actually, it landed on a lot of dots. Polka dots, to be exact. Yana decided she needed to make polka dot dresses. The problem was, sustainable polka dot fabric was simply unavailable...

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Virtual Tour: New Year Reset

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Virtual Tour: New Year Reset

Happy New Year! While you can still find all of your favorite products on our website, our store front has undergone a thorough a "sparks joy" reset to kick off 2021 with minimalist aesthetic and intention. Winter Cozy, Wardrobe Staples, Classic Glamour, & Sew Much More.

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Yana Dee is hiring! *Updated October 7 2020*

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Yana Dee is hiring! *Updated October 7 2020*

If you are dreaming of joining the Yana Dee team, now is your chance! We are actively hiring for a Store Assistant Manager. We are also accepting applications for studio sewers, and store sales associates, on a rolling basis. If you are looking for work in Traverse City, Michigan, read on to learn more about these positions and how to apply! Assistant Manager - Now Hiring Our busy downtown Traverse City boutique needs an assistant manager! Previous sales and management experience is required.  A passion for sustainable fashion is a must. As the assistant manager, you would do everything a sales associate does (see...

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