Pottery Studio Technician

WZAYEF; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A new studio in Dubai is looking for a passionate Studio Technician to assist clients with their art projects and manage kiln operations. This role promises growth and creative input on the studio's expansion while enjoying benefits like travel support. Join a vibrant artistic community!

Benefits

First air ticket

Public transport travel card

One air ticket (to home country) every 24 months

End of Year bonus depending on studio performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years studio experience or a graduate degree in ceramics.
• One reference letter required from studio manager or teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with artistic projects in the studio.
• Load, fire, and unload the kiln.
• Use pug mill to recycle clay when needed.

Skills

Slab and pinch technique

Tile making skills

Sculpture skills

Wheel throwing skills

Mold making and casting skills

Kiln operations and maintenance

English language

Teaching skills

Education

Graduate degree in ceramics

Job description

We are a new studio setting up in Dubai. We offer clients a membership to use our facilities. Our main service is for people to work independently on their art.

The job vacancy is for the titel of : Studio Technician. The job is a mix of artistic and technical work. One part of the job is to be in the studio and help the clients. Example : some members need help to center on the wheel. some need help to make a slab project or to make glaze inside one color and outside another color. Your role will be to assist the clients as and when needed. The other part of the job is to load the kiln, fire the kiln and off load the kiln. Other technical duties would be using the pug mill to recycle the clay when needed.

We are a new concept in Dubai and we have many ideas to grow the business. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sharing ceramic art with others. In future there is room to make special orders for hotels and events. As part of the Studio Family, you will have great deal of input on the expansion of the studio. we welcome all ideas that will contribute to making the studio successful.

Technical Skills Requirement :

Slab and pinch technique to advance level

Tile making skills to good level

Sculpture skills to moderate level

Wheel throwing skills to advance level

Mold making and casting skills to moderate level

Kiln operations and maintenance to advance level

English language to good level

Teaching skills to good level

Years of experience : min 2 years studio experience or graduate degree in ceramics

One reference letter required from studio manager or teacher.

Salary and benefits :

Full time job : 6 days working

Salary per month : USD 800.00

Benefits : First Air ticket, 1 air ticket (to home country) every 24 months.

Public transport travel card

End of Year bonus : depending on studio performance

Contrat : 1 year (renewable)

Starting date : November first week ( this can change depending on studio readiness)