Production Assistant

Jewelry Designer Seeks Production Assistant

Original Sin Jewelry is hiring a Production Assistant! 

This is a jewelry fabrication position done from home with visits to the studio to pick up materials and drop off finished work. 

Original Sin Jewelry is a boutique art jewelry company. Currently a one woman shop, Original Sin Jewelry interfaces with contractors and project specific resources. For more about Original Sin Jewelry, click here. [link to website: https://originalsinjewelry.com/]

Would love to support military veterans, family members and/or spouses.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be creative and use your jewelry making skills with a small company where you can hone your skills, grow with us and contribute to our success, keep reading… 

Duties and responsibilities:

Fabricate pieces and parts in fine silver- Parts is parts. One of your primary responsibilities will be fabricating pieces and parts for OSJ collections. From simple structural pieces to more complex constructions, you will ball, bezel and set stones. You’ll be tasked with fabricating structures for wholesale orders, retail production and future collections.

OSJ exhibits at national art shows and travel may be offered. Currently, this is a part time position, but could develop into full time. 

Required skill set:

  •     Bezel creation and stone setting- expertise is required. Please forward any portfolio photos. Samples will be requested if you are offered an interview.
  •     Smith Little Torch- extreme familiarity required. 
  •     Excellent communication and inventory management required. You’ll be handling fine metals and will be required to account for consumption.

Hiring process:

Interview process includes a test project where we’ll benchmark your efficiency. You’ll be paid for your time and I’ll quality check your work submissions. You will be expected to completely fabricate at least 4 bezels an hour.

Compensation: 

Per part, approx. $13.50 per hour.  You will be paid as an Independent Contractor and receive a 1099 yearly in accordance with IRS standards.

Commitment: 

Part-time. About 12 hours per week to start, but could develop into full time for the right person. Schedule is flexible, but it will be very important to meet specific deadlines.

How to apply:

Step 1: Email originalsinjewelry@gmail.com with portfolio photos, resume and short cover letter stating why you are interested in this position. NO CALLS PLEASE. Apply by email only.