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CAREER Opportunities

I am looking for hard working and creative individuals to join me at my studio. I always accept resumes to keep on file if positions are currently filled. Gina DeSantis Ceramics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Thank you for your interest in Gina DeSantis Ceramics. 

About my studio: My business was founded in 2013. I strive to make high quality ceramic wares for the home and table. My clients include Anthropologie, Uncommon Goods, McGee & Co. and many other large retailers. My studio is housed in a factory building in the Birdtown area of Lakewood, Ohio. 

My studio follows Covid-19 protocols. If you are sick you will be asked to stay home until you can provide a negative test result. 

Fulfillment Manager

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY FILLED. 

Job Status: Part-time. 12-20 hours a week. This position does not provide benefits. 

Hourly Rate: $15 an hour. 

Requirements: This position requires a highly organized individual with attention to detail. You will be responsible for assembling items such as chimes and shipping all items made at the studio. You must oversee shipment timelines, maintain quality control and work with other team members to meet deadlines. 

All applicants must follow the studio’s Covid-19 protocols. 

You must be able to stand while working for extended periods of time, lift up to 50lbs, and work in a factory studio that has no AC in the summer. 

You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship.

Hours are during the mornings and afternoons Monday-Friday. 

Description: The fulfillment manager is responsible for multiple shipping channels at the studio including retail, wholesale and drop ship. This position also includes packing artwork for freight shipments to major retailers. Fulfilling orders also includes quality control and the assembly of multiple products in preparation for shipments. 

How to Apply: Send your resume and 3 references to ginadesantisceramics@gmail.com. No phone calls please. 

Production Assistant

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY FILLED. 

Job Status: Part-time. 12 hours a week. (2) 6 hour shifts Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 9am-3pm. This position does not provide benefits. 

Hourly Rate: $16 an hour. 

Requirements: A bachelors degree in ceramics or a portfolio illustrating your high quality ceramic art with an attention to detail. This position is focused on all the hand built items that are created at my studio. Wheel throwing is not a requirement but you must show proficiency in your field and have a willingness to learn. 

All applicants must follow the studio’s Covid-19 protocols. 

You must be able to stand while working for extended periods of time, lift up to 50lbs, and work in a factory studio that has no AC in the summer. 

You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship. 

Description: The production assistant will work directly with myself and studio interns to create a series of hand built items for retail and wholesale. We work hard at my studio to bring clients only the best in home decor. This includes pinch pot chimes, slab built items and personalized slab built products for a major retailer. You will help recycle clay, prep supplies, create items, assemble items and sometimes glaze. Everyone at this studio cleans up after their own messes. This position will require two months of training and has the possibility of extra hours during the holiday season for the right candidate. I am looking for someone who wants to grow as an artist. 

How to Apply: Send your resume, 3 references and 10 images of your artwork to ginadesantisceramics@gmail.com. No phone calls please. 

3-Month Internship (paid)

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY FILLED.)

Job Status: Temporary. 10 hours a week. This position does not provide benefits. 

Hourly Rate: $14 an hour. 

Requirements: I am looking for candidates who are working on their ceramics degree or artists who are looking to expand their work portfolio to pursue a career in the arts. 

All applicants must follow the studio’s Covid-19 protocols. 

You must be able to stand while working for extended periods of time, lift up to 50lbs, and work in a factory studio that has no AC in the summer. 

You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship. 

Description: We work hard at my studio to bring clients only the best in home decor. This internship is 3 months. I am ideally seeking a candidate to start in June however I am happy to work with students around their summer break schedules. Interns will learn the ropes of running a professional ceramics studio. This includes but is not limited to loading/unloading kilns, mixing glazes, prepping clay and artwork, recycling clay, light cleaning and shipping artwork. Every shift is different based on current orders. 

How to Apply: Send your resume, 3 references and 10 images of your artwork to ginadesantisceramics@gmail..com. If you are in school please provide me with your summer availability. No phone calls please. 

Seasonal Production Assistant 

Taking applications through 8.27.22

Job Status: Seasonal. 12-16 hours a week. This position requires day and afternoon availability. This position does not provide benefits. 

Hourly Rate: $13 an hour. 

Requirements: I am looking for candidates who are working on their ceramics degree or artists who are looking to expand their work portfolio to pursue a career in the arts. 

You must be able to stand while working for extended periods of time, lift up to 50lbs, and work in a factory studio that has no AC in the summer. 

You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship. 

Description: We work hard at my studio to bring clients only the best in home decor. The ideal candidate will assist my staff in the creation of one of a kind items including personalized gifts for the holiday season. All tasks will include hand building skills and glazing knowledge. You will be trained on the basics but I am looking for someone with experience in clay and with attention to detail. You will be working with slabs, stamping names and using pre made molds and forms to create items. Click here to get a sense of what you will be working on! 

Required Dates: This position is for a seasonal production assistant. The position runs from 10.1.22-1.13.23. No shifts will be held 12.24.22-1.1.23. 

How to Apply: Send your resume, 3 references and 10 images of your artwork to ginadesantisceramics@gmail..com. No phone calls please. I will begin interviews on and after 9.1.22. 

Seasonal Packing Assistant

Taking applications through 8.27.22

Job Status: Seasonal. 16 hours a week. This position requires day and afternoon availability. This position does not provide benefits. 

Hourly Rate: $13 an hour. 

Requirements: I am looking for candidates who are working on their ceramics degree or artists who are looking to expand their work portfolio to pursue a career in the arts. 

You must be able to stand while working for extended periods of time, lift up to 50lbs, and work in a factory studio that has no AC in the summer. 

You must be professional, responsible, show up on time, work well when left solo or when working with the team. You must have reliable transportation to get to work and proof of US citizenship. 

Description: We work hard at my studio to bring clients only the best in home decor. The ideal candidate will assist my shipping staff in the assembly of personalized holiday gifts. Click here to get a sense of what you will be working on! My studio will ship over 1000 packages this holiday season. This job requires someone with attention to detail and the ability to work quickly due to time sensitive shipping deadlines. No prior shipping experience is required. 

Required Dates: This position is for a seasonal production assistant. The position runs from 10.17.22-1.13.23. No shifts will be held 12.24.22-1.1.23. 

How to Apply: Send your resume, 3 references and 10 images of your artwork to ginadesantisceramics@gmail..com. No phone calls please. I will begin interviews on and after 9.1.22.