Studio Assistant - Temporary

Spiegelworld•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2006, Spiegelworld is a community of 600+ organizers, agitators, dreamers, doers, insiders, outsiders and iconoclasts of every flavor, on a mission to make the world a more art-filled, inspired and playful place, one unforgettable memory at a time. About the Role Spiegelworld is looking for a Studio Assistant resident to join our team at Spinning Plates in Nipton, CA. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Studio Director in development and production of the current work load. The selected candidate will work in Nipton, CA, where they will live on-site in provided housing, fully immersing themselves in the creation and innovation of Spiegelworld’s signature tableware. The Studio Assistant resident reports to the Studio Director.

Requirements

Experience in ceramics production and kiln operations.
Strong understanding of glaze chemistry, material sourcing, and production scaling.
Proven ability to design and create high-quality, functional tableware at scale.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting (Nipton, CA)
Willingness to adapt, experiment, and push creative boundaries in a fast-paced, theatrical, and ever-evolving environment.
Successful background check clearance prior to hire
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled/needed.
Must have valid work authorization for the US.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperature conditions in a ceramics studio.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and production of current work which will mainly consist of slip casting tableware.
Assist with tile making, lighting design, woodfire scheduling and firing.
Actively engage in our antiracist commitment and internal practices by participating in offered learnings, engaging in conversations around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and helping us maintain a safe and welcoming workspace.
Create a work environment which promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Spiegelworld policies, practices, and procedures.

Benefits

Spiegelworld is p roud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full time and part time employees that is designed to elevate your experience.
We prioritize your well-being with 100% employer-paid health coverage
Pro-rated paid time off, including holidays
Secure your future with a 401k and matching contribution
Enjoy employee discounts on diverse goods and services
IDEA All Spiegelworld employees participate in deepening the organization’s commitment to becoming an inclusive and accessible organization by participation in IDEA.
Standing for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility, the Spiegelworld IDEA program is an internal culture program that serves as the foundation of our lifelong commitment to antiracism within our company and the greater entertainment and hospitality circles we participate in.
Each employee is responsible for conducting their work in an equitable manner and our staff works together to continue to learn about anti-racism, practice harm prevention, and support the greater communities we work in.
Please visit our website to learn more about our Statement of Inclusivity and Commitment to Anti Racism.
Hiring Journey Community and collaboration are integral to the work we do and worlds we create at Spiegelworld.
When filling new positions in our organization we feel it is so important to make sure the fit, for both you and us, is just right.
While our goal is always to fill positions in a timely manner, we prioritize taking the time to truly get to know prospective candidates.
The hiring timeline varies from role to role but can take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months.