STUDIO ASSISTANT POSITION
I am currently looking for a part-time assistant to join my studio in Berlin!
This role will ideally suit a candidate who is passionate about making things and has a genuine interest in working with natural materials. The position is primarily a hands-on making role assisting in all areas of sculpture production. You will follow and participate in all aspects of ongoing and upcoming projects.
Hours: Part-time, 2-3 days per week (days and times are flexible and details can be discussed on a personal basis)
Paid Role: Rate to be discussed based on skills and experience.
(Must be able to invoice as a registered freelancer)
Responsibilities:
Main Tasks:
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General assistance with all stages of sculpture production and finishing.
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Material preparation of hempcrete and lime plasters.
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Working with natural pigments and colour mixing.
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Note taking, organising and archiving material developments and experimentations.
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Maintaining tools and materials to support studio operations.
Additional Tasks:
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Assist preparations and packing of shipments.
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Assist photo shooting and editing.
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Assist catalogue preparation and updates.
Person Specification
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Passionate about natural materials and material research and development.
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Strong visual-spatial ability.
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Reliable and punctual.
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Proactive and highly self-motivated. Essential that this person can work independently on certain tasks.
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Willing and able to learn on the job (dedicated training will also be given)
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High attention to detail - a natural drive and care for accuracy.
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Flexible and adaptable - someone who finds excitement in working on multiple projects at the same time, all in different stages.
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Process driven.
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Fluent in spoken English
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A bit of physical strength is a plus when working in a sculpture studio :)
Experience
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Studied/studying sculpture or equivalently relevant course.
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Minimum one year relevant experience working in an art/design studio.
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Confident with hands-on making and production of sculpture/furniture/objects/models etc. Please give details of this experience in your application.
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Confident with sculpture hand tools.
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Confident with basic power tools.
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Good knowledge of Photoshop and Indesign.
Please consider all of the above carefully before making an application :)
Deadline: 31st October
Please send your portfolio and letter of interest to studio@yasminbawa.com.
