Location: NPage Studio. Philadelphia - In Studio
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid Level
Compensation: $22-$24/hour, based on experience
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
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Hand build, cast, and finish ceramic pieces to spec
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Load and maintain kilns; mix and apply glazes
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Reclaim clay and manage material flow
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Keep orders moving on schedule and track inventory/supplies
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Clean and prep ware between production stages
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Maintain the studio's equipment, tools, and workspaces (kilns, casting and glaze areas) so everything runs safely and efficiently
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Flag equipment or supply needs before they become problems
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Jump in on special projects as they come up
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Collaborate with the design team to refine production processes
What You Bring
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Hands-on hand building experience (required); production/studio experience a strong plus
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Comfort following written and verbal instructions with close attention to detail
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Ability to stay focused and consistent through repetitive, quality-driven tasks
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Strong organizational and time-management habits
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A positive, professional, problem-solving attitude
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Willingness to learn new techniques and take direction
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Ability to work well both independently and in a small team
Nice to Have
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Knowledge of clay body and glaze formulation
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Familiarity with best practices for art/design production, including safe chemical handling
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Experience maintaining ceramics equipment and kilns
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Awareness of current trends in ceramic art and design
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Google Suite, Photoshop, or Illustrator skills
Nice to Have
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Able to stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment
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Able to lift 50+ lbs
Benefits
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PTO / Paid Holidays
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Heath Plan Benefit Program
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401k Retirement Savings Program
To Apply
Please send a short note about your background and interest in ceramics. Include your resume and, if available, photos of your ceramic work—especially any slip casting or mold making projects in the application link below.