Senior Master Glassblower & Shop Tech - Lead & Mentor

Fine-Art-Handcrafted-Lighting

Florida

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting, based in Miami, seeks a Senior/Master Glass Blower and Shop Tech to lead a glass studio. The role blends hands-on glassblowing with design support, mentorship, and project management. Candidates should have a decade of production glass blowing experience and a proven ability to guide apprentices while ensuring top craftsmanship.

The position is full-time in a hot shop environment with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and collaboration with the facilities team.

Qualifications

Senior/master Glassblower with 10 years of production glass blowing experience.
Experience running a glass studio and managing projects.
Willingness to mentor apprentices and journeymen.
Strong knowledge of glass properties, equipment, and safety.

Responsibilities

Glassblowing will account for approximately 70% of time, demonstrating exceptional skill.
Design support for innovative glass pieces and techniques.
Mentorship of apprentices and journeymen.
Oversee complex glassblowing projects to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Maintain quality control across produced pieces.
Lead and collaborate with team as needed.
Handle physical demands of hot shop environment.