LOAM Clay Studio is accepting applications for the position of ‘Ceramic Designer & Studio Manager’. This is a 35-40hrs. per week paid position.
LOAM Clay studio is a growing ceramic centre in Hintonburg, an Ottawa neighbourhood known for its vibrant arts community. The studio offers all levels of pottery classes and studio space for independent work. We design and produce dinnerware for restaurants as well as sell our own brand of pottery. We also carry pottery supplies which are available in the studio and online.
LOAM is currently growing its production capacity for in-house designs and custom work for restaurants and individuals.
Applicants must have a solid foundation in the ceramic arts, experience managing a ceramic studio and an eagerness to be an integral part of a growing pottery studio. As the business is growing rapidly, all employees have a broad range of responsibilities. The successful applicant will have a significant roll in defining the future direction of the business.
This position requires a physically strong and motivated individual. Specific duties will include, efficiently managing the studio, teaching classes & workshops, designing and making tableware.
Successful applicants must have a passion for working with clay.
The following skills are assets for applicants in order of priority.
- Very strong throwing abilities
- Handbuilding
- Design
- Teaching
- Firing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Studio Management
- Cost/Profit Awareness
- Customer Relations
- Photography
- Social Media
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CAD
- Mold making
- Slip casting
- Glaze development
- Retail
- Bilingual
Interested applicants should send their CV and digital portfolio or website to [email protected] by April 30th, 2019 . The salary will be commensurate with experience.
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