Production Assistant

TIAEL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A handcrafted luxury candle brand in Chicago is seeking a Production Assistant to help create and manage handcrafted products in their Bridgeport studio. The role offers flexibility in hours and production-based pay, making it ideal for organized individuals who thrive in independent work environments. Key responsibilities include mixing, pouring, and packaging candles, as well as studio maintenance. Candidates must be reliable, able to lift materials, and follow precise instructions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working with hot wax and fragrance oils.
• Must be organized and reliable.
• Must be able to follow instructions and formulas precisely.
• Must be 18 or older and eligible to work as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Creating cement vessels for candles.
• Mixing wax and fragrance oils based on exact measurements.
• Pouring wax to complete candles.
• Packaging and shipping orders.
• Making body oils and body teas.
• Organizing and maintaining the studio.
• Tracking and ordering inventory.

Skills

Reliability

Organization

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

This is a contractor-based position that offers flexibility while requiring precision and consistency. You’ll work from our studio in Bridgeport and help produce our signature cement vessels, candles, body oils, and body teas. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, hands‑on, and enjoys working independently.

Requirements

Must be able to lift boxes and materials up to 40 lbs

Must be comfortable working with hot wax and fragrance oils

Must not have fragrance sensitivities or allergies that may interfere with production

Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks

Must be able to follow instructions and formulas precisely

Must be organized and reliable

Must be 18 or older and eligible to work as a 1099 contractor

Responsibilities Include:

Creating cement vessels for candles

Mixing wax and fragrance oils based on exact measurements

Pouring wax to complete candles

Packaging and shipping orders

Making body oils and body teas

Organizing and maintaining the studio

Tracking and ordering inventory

Schedule + Structure:

1 required admin day per week (2 hours of studio maintenance+ inventory work, paid flat fee)

This is a production-based role -- your earnings scale with how much you complete. You are paid per item produced, offering you the freedom to control how and when you work.

You choose your schedule: work overnight, one full day, or break it up however you like—as long as product deadlines are met

Quiet, creative-friendly studio environment (you can bring a laptop to work on school or side projects between pours)

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

Reliable and organized

Able to follow measurements and instructions carefully

Comfortable working independently

Available to work from the Bridgeport studio regularly

Open to flexible hours and goal‑based production

Communicative and responsive about deadlines and studio updates

About the Company

TIAEL is a handcrafted luxury candle brand rooted in intentional energy and effortless living. Each candle is handcrafted with purpose. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and self‑motivated Production Assistant to help bring our handcrafted products to life at our Bridgeport studio.

Help us build something beautiful.

Stay lit, stay effortless.