Job Description

Due to the expansion of our busy studio, we require an enthusiastic, reliable, general studio assistant. The role will be to support our small team in all aspects of a busy creative ceramics studio.

This will include:

- Packing and shipping of artwork

- General studio maintenance, organising, tidying and cleaning the studio

- Helping with stock control

- Adhering to health and safety procedures

- Supporting our ceramics production and helping with clay/ceramics related tasks

- Finishing artworks and assisting with production

- Styling/photography/social media support

- General admin tasks, such as ordering supplies, filing paperwork, sending orders.

This job really requires a creative all-rounder who is enthusiastic, efficient, reliable and can work as part of a small and friendly team. A can-do attitude will be needed!

Essential requirements:

- Good standard of education, including English and maths -minimum A-C GCSE or equivalent and should also hold at least A level or equivalent qualification in some relevant subjects.

- Reliable, team player

- Strong work ethic

- Excellent communication skills

- Good IT skills

- Be physically fit and able to pack ceramics, lift and carry 12.5kg bags of clay and carry parcels.

- To be hard working, and willing to complete sometimes repetitive tasks.

- To have an eye for detail and be able to effectively quality control work.

- To adhere to safe working practices.

- An ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own work flow.

- An ability prioritise and be organised in a sometimes hectic environment.

Desirable:

Experience of using photoshop, Use of CRM system and or Trello Marketing knowledge Experience using online retail platforms such as etsy or ebay and/ or basic website administration Social media skills - pinterest/instagram/facebook etc. Experience of working with clay. Interest/ability/experience in taking and editing photographs Have an interest in crafts such as ceramics, textiles, sewing or jewellery making.
This will be a small team, so a positive, friendly, cooperative, helpful and professional manner is essential.

Hours - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Within those days, we may be flexible for the right candidate.

Please apply by covering letter, in which you demonstrate your suitability for the role and briefly summarise any relevant experience you may have. Please link to any relevant websites or social media profiles, and include photographic examples of your work.

Please indicate which days and hours of the week you would be available to work if successful, your current employment status, and your earliest potential start date or any notice period you would be required to work before starting.

Also please attach a CV in word readable format.

Please note, the studio is situated on the 2nd floor and there is no lift in the building.

LGBTQ and minority ethnic applicants are welcome.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: 12.40 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of using clay and/or porcelain clay? Have you ever used any online marketplaces as a seller? If yes, list them. Can you use a DSLR camera and/or Photoshop? Do you currently have the ability to reliably commute to Ulverston or Grange over Sands?
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person