Assistant Maker

About Us

We are a fast-growing ceramics studio nestled in the heart of Philadelphia. At Drippy Pots, we create handcrafted ceramic pieces designed to bring joy and a smile to our customers. Our team thrives on creativity, quality, and our aesthetic customers have come to love.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Philadelphia, PA. As Assistant Maker, you will support the production process across a variety of tasks, working closely with our Head of Production and small studio team. From receiving deliveries and mixing glaze to assisting with photography and content, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our pieces meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and creativity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Cross-train on all production tasks led by our Head of Production
• Maintain inventory of raw materials
• Mix glaze and assist with glaze application
• Load and unload kilns with care and attention to detail
• Conduct quality control checks and basic product testing
• Capture product photography for our website and marketing
• Support social media content with short video/photo creation
• Track production time and ensure production targets are met

Mandatory Qualifications and Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Comfortable working with your hands and learning technical processes
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently or in a team
• Good communication skills
• Physical stamina to lift/move up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to do detailed handwork (jewelry maker, textiles, fine dining cook)
• Basic photography and/or videography
• Experience with social media content creation
• Comfort using Google Sheets or other digital tracking tools

Benefits

• Semi-flexible work schedule for both days and start/stop times
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced creative environment
• Be part of a dynamic, joyful, and growing ceramics brand
• Employee discount on ceramics

How to Apply

If you’re excited about hands-on work and eager to grow with a fast-paced ceramics company, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and include a short note about your favorite coffee order is.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts
• 40 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable regularly lifting up to 50lbs?
• Do you love coffee? (Note - this is a screener question, please choose the answer no to be considered for this job)

Work Location: In person