Studio Assistant

Emilie Shapiro Jewelry is a handmade jewelry line designed and created entirely in house and sold at select retailers, galleries and museum shops around the world, online and Emilie’s showroom in Rockville Centre on Long Island, NY. Emilie’s work celebrates the beauty in imperfection and uses recycled metals and raw, natural gemstones. Emilie is also a jewelry instructor and teaches both in person and online jewelry classes. 

Emilie Shapiro Jewelry is looking for a studio assistant to join her team in their new space in Rockville Centre to help oversee day to day operations in the studio. The ideal candidate is a mix of creative, organized and eager to assist and learn all aspects of running a handmade jewelry company and online and in person class platform. 

Overview

Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing retail and wholesale orders and helping manage all stages of production from start to finish and keeping track of and maintaining studio inventory. Corresponding with retail customers for website inquiries and assisting customers in the showroom. Create invoices and input into the production schedule to help production stay on track. Packing and shipping orders. Working with a team to help create production schedules for wholesale, retail and new collections. Hands-on production work when needed in the studio may include assisting Emilie with wax carving work and assembling pieces in their finished state. We’re not necessarily looking for the most qualified person, but the right person to fit in with our small team who is organized, creative, and eager to learn about all aspects of a small, handmade company. Jewelry making experience is not necessary but is a plus, but must be willing to learn. Must have strong communication skills. Will be trained on programs such as shopify, quickbooks, faire, and airtable. Experience with those programs is not necessary but is a plus.

This position is for roughly 24 hours (3 days) a week, hours of operation are Monday through Friday with some flexibility in scheduling. This is an in-person position. Compensation will be based on experience starting at $25 / hour with paid vacation days. Access to use of the jewelry studio and full catalog of online classes. This is a great opportunity for a creative person who is looking to learn about running a craft business and all aspects of jewelry.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to emilie@emilieshapiro.com with “Studio Assistant” in the subject line.