Studio Co-Lead

RION Jewelry; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial employee discount, health/

Job summary

RION Jewelry in Kirkland, WA seeks a Studio Co-Lead to support the Studio Manager with leading the team, guiding staff, and driving sales. You will engage clients passionately, supervise daily operations, and ensure a premium customer experience in a luxury jewelry environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, on-site availability, and a dedication to continuous learning while fostering an inclusive, positive team culture. On-site only with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of luxury jewelry or equivalent retail sales experience.
• Minimum 1 year of sales team leadership experience.
• Experience with jewelry and body adornment is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in a professional, friendly, and knowledgeable manner.
• Support Studio Manager to ensure a high-quality, safe, and positive environment.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all jewelry to educate clients effectively.
• Lead by example and coach others to achieve studio goals.
• Maintain attractive store presentation and product displays.
• Collaborate with studio team to achieve individual and organizational targets.
• Handle client information with accuracy and discretion.
• Assist with inventory receipt, transfers, and weekly audits.

Skills

Jewelry sales

Leadership

Communication

Organized

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

RION is a bespoke jewelry experience offering the best of many worlds and tailored just for you. Featuring a consciously curated collection of gold jewelry from designers local to global, you'll discover whimsy and luxury in pieces you won't find anywhere else. The RION experience combines luxury piercing with the best in gold jewelry to provide elevated service on every level. We know that jewelry isn't something you just wear, it's an extension of your inner radiance that shines with you as you experience life! Whether we're adorning you with an Infinity Welded Bracelet, curating your ear Piercings or celebrating a milestone (or just a Tuesday!) with a special new necklace, we're excited to expand the possibilities of fine jewelry and personal expression! To be an employee with us is to unite with this mission + promise, and support one another’s growth by driving excellence, emanating positivity, creating impact, embodying integrity, and cultivating connection. These behaviors are the tenets that shape our organizational culture and, ultimately, our ability to deliver on our promise to customers and each other.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Studio Co-Lead with a passion for the client and appreciation for body adornment. This position supports the Studio Manager in leading the team and provides effective guidance through supervising, managing, and motivating. As a Co-Lead you will be the contact point for all team members, requiring strong communication skills. You will need to stay proactive to ensure smooth operations and effective collaboration with the studio management team, while leading by example and engaging the sales team to achieve goals. This position is effectively what we call an Assistant Manger within our Company.

Must Haves

• 100% on-site in Kirkland, WA
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience for retail teams
• Minimum 2 years of luxury retail sales experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Jewelry sales experience required
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills and a love of continuous learning!

Compensation for this position includes the base hourly range listed, plus tips and commission

Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide excellent customer service by being professional, friendly, and knowledgeable
• Support the Studio Manager to ensure a high quality, safe, and positive environment
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all jewelry and designs in order to support and educate clients in a friendly and approachable way
• Always open to, and invested in, expanding your own knowledge while teaching others
• Maintain an attractive store appearance, with a high level of cleanliness and beautiful product presentation
• Committed to working as part of a team to achieve individual, studio, and organizational goals
• Facilitate customer projects directly with clients, in addition to supporting other team members with their projects.
• Support studio management in the receipt of new inventory, inter-company transfers, inventory counts and weekly studio operational audits, as well as the shipping and receiving of repairs, maintaining compliance with company policy.
• Handle client information and appointment details with accuracy and efficiency
• Be knowledgeable of security standards and procedures
• Facilitate a consistently positive environment and experience for clients and staff, with an emphasis on a fun, motivational, and inclusive culture
• Providing continual training for all employees to ensure our Gold Standard experience, as well as continual training to enhance and optimize employee knowledge and performance
• Collaborate with the studio management team to set clear team goals, delegate tasks, oversee day‑to‑day operations, monitor team performance and report on metrics.
• Identify training needs and provide in the moment coaching and feedback
• Support SM and the studio team with weekly 1:1’s
• Model jewelry in photos and video content for social media (excluding your full face if requested)

Qualifications And Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in fine jewelry or other luxury retail sales required
• At least 1 year of experience in sales team leadership
• Experience with, and love of, jewelry and body adornment a major plus!
• Highly organized, methodical, and meticulous
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A genuine commitment to equity, inclusion, and compassion for those around you
• A critical thinker with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effectively able to multi-task and delegate
• Comfortable working with Google Suite and Excel
• Weekend availability

We encourage applications from people of color, women, those with disabilities, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants, and anyone else who has faced discrimination or oppression as a result of their identities.

Studies have shown that folks of historically marginalized groups will often only apply to a job if they meet or exceed the listed qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to occasionally move about inside the studio to access necessary office equipment and resources
• Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine, and printer
• Constantly accesses, handle, and use non-electronic resources
• Occasionally moves equipment and other office resources up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally move about the studio to include occasional positioning of self to maintain equipment, office supplies, tasks, etc.
• Ability to inspect, recognize, observe, assess, compare, detect, discern, and distinguish office resources, employee performance, necessary documents and reporting, and other organizational resources as needed

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE: Studio Co-Lead

REPORTS TO: Studio Manager

FULL/PART TIME: Full time

FLSA: Non-exempt

LOCATION: Kirkland, WA

PAY RANGE: $27 - $29 plus tips and commission

Benefits

• Substantial employee discount, health/vision/life/dental insurance, access to retirement savings plan, commuter benefit, and more!