Ceramic Production Assistant

Lostine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Paid Holidays

Health Plan Benefit Program

401k Retirement Savings Program

Job summary

Lostine seeks a Ceramic Production Assistant to join our Philadelphia studio, supporting hand building, casting, glazing, and finishing. The role offers growth as part of a dedicated production team focused on ceramic art.

Ideal candidates are trainable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or in a small team, with interest in slip casting, spray finishing, and quality-driven tasks. The studio is in East Falls, Philadelphia, offering a hands-on ceramics environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hand building experience is required.
• Production/studio experience is a strong plus.
• Candidate should follow written and verbal instructions with close attention to detail.
• Ability to stay focused during repetitive, quality-driven tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management habits.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Hand build, cast, and finish ceramic pieces to spec.
• Load and maintain kilns; mix and apply glazes.
• Reclaim clay and manage material flow.
• Keep orders moving on schedule and track inventory/supplies.
• Clean and prep ware between production stages.
• Maintain studio equipment, tools and workspaces for safety and efficiency.
• Flag equipment or supply needs before they become problems.
• Jump in on special projects as they come up.
• Collaborate with the design team to refine production processes.

Skills

Hand building

Production/studio experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent and team work

Willingness to learn

Tools

Google Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Ceramic Production Assistant

Location: NPage Studio. Philadelphia - In Studio
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid Level
Compensation: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. As a growing company, we're open to shaping this role around the right candidate. The salary range for the posted position is $21-$24 an hour.

About Us

NPage Studio is a ceramics atelier producing lighting for our studio collection and collaborative work for our sister companies, Lostine and RTO Lighting. Our pieces are made using traditional hand building and slip casting techniques.

We're looking for a motivated, flexible ceramicist who thrives working independently and as part of a production team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in hand building, with additional exposure to slip casting and spray finishing a strong plus. Above all, we need someone trainable, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of their work.

We have a beautiful studio in East Falls, Philadelphia. This position is an opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic and growing production team that loves the ceramic arts.

What You’ll Do

• Hand build, cast, and finish ceramic pieces to spec

• Load and maintain kilns; mix and apply glazes

• Reclaim clay and manage material flow

• Keep orders moving on schedule and track inventory/supplies

• Clean and prep ware between production stages

• Maintain the studio's equipment, tools, and workspaces (kilns, casting and glaze areas) so everything runs safely and efficiently

• Flag equipment or supply needs before they become problems

• Jump in on special projects as they come up

• Collaborate with the design team to refine production processes

What You Bring

• Hands-on hand building experience (required); production/studio experience a strong plus

• Comfort following written and verbal instructions with close attention to detail

• Ability to stay focused and consistent through repetitive, quality-driven tasks

• Strong organizational and time-management habits

• A positive, professional, problem-solving attitude

• Willingness to learn new techniques and take direction

• Ability to work well both independently and in a small team

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of clay body and glaze formulation

• Familiarity with best practices for art/design production, including safe chemical handling

• Experience maintaining ceramics equipment and kilns

• Awareness of current trends in ceramic art and design

• Google Suite, Photoshop, or Illustrator skills

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment

• Able to lift 50+ lbs

Benefits

• PTO / Paid Holidays

• Heath Plan Benefit Program

• 401k Retirement Savings Program