Join Our Team
Studio Calmplex is a ceramics studio in Midtown East, dedicated to fostering a calm and creative environment for both staff and students. We are a collaborative and supportive space that values craftsmanship, learning, and community.
We are currently hiring for a Studio Technician, Studio Admin, One-Day Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Class Instructor.
If you are passionate about ceramics and excited to contribute to a growing creative space, we’d love to hear from you!
All job inquires and questions can be directed to jobs@studiocalmplex.com.
Open Positions
Studio Technician
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $21 hourly
Days: Flexible (preferred: Monday, Tuesday: 12pm-9pm, Wednesday: 5pm-9pm, Friday: 12pm-4pm)
Location: Studio Calmplex, Midtown East
Studio Calmplex is looking for an experienced Studio Technician to help support the daily operations of our ceramics studio. This role is ideal for a skilled potter who is passionate about wheel throwing and enjoys guiding students through the fundamentals of working with clay.
As a Studio Technician, you will play a key role in keeping the studio running smoothly and helping create a welcoming environment where people can discover the joy of making with clay.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform regular studio technician duties, including loading and unloading kilns, glazing, and clay reclaim.
• Assist with students picking up one-day pieces.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and functional studio environment.
Qualifications:
• Preferably minimum 1 year of studio technician experience.
Perks:
• 30% discount on any classes at Studio Calmplex.
• 20% consignment fee if you sell your work in our space.
• 15% discount at Tearoom by Calmplex, our tea shop next door.
Hiring Process:
1. Resume screening.
2. Coordinate technician training (5-hours each session, 4 times total, $17 / hour).
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and availability to jobs@studiocalmplex.com.
Thank you.
Studio Admin
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $17 hourly
Days: M-F (in-person preferred, open to hybrid)
Location: Studio Calmplex, Midtown East
Studio Calmplex is looking for a highly organized Studio Administrator to help support the daily operations of our ceramics studio. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, communicating with students, and helping maintain a welcoming studio environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Respond to studio emails and inquiries from students and prospective members.
• Manage scheduling, registrations, and general studio coordination.
• Help fill operational gaps at the studio and support staff as needed.
• Track studio sales and assist with basic financial record-keeping and reporting.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and studio organization.
Qualifications:
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers, tracking studio sales, and assisting with basic financial tasks
• Preferred but not required: experience with spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel) and basic financial record-keeping
Perks:
• 30% discount on any classes at Studio Calmplex.
• 20% consignment fee if you sell your work in our space.
• 15% discount at Tearoom by Calmplex, our tea shop next door.
Hiring Process:
1. Resume screening.
2. In-person interview.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and availability to jobs@studiocalmplex.com.
Thank you.
One-Day Wheel Throwing Class Instructor
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $110 per class (2-hour duration)
Class Day: Thursdays & Weekends
Location: Studio Calmplex, Midtown East
Studio Calmplex is looking for an experienced and engaging Wheel Throwing Class Instructor to lead our sessions. This role is perfect for a skilled potter who is passionate about the wheel and enjoys guiding students through the fundamentals of throwing. You will play a key role in creating a welcoming, hands-on learning environment where students of all levels can discover the joy of creating with clay.
Key Responsibilities:
• Teach one-day wheel throwing classes in a clear and approachable manner.
• Demonstrate fundamental wheel throwing techniques, including centering, opening, pulling, and shaping.
• Provide personalized guidance and hands-on support to help students troubleshoot and improve their form on the wheel.
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for all students.
• Ensure the studio space and wheels are kept clean and organized after classes.
Qualifications:
• Previous teaching experience, with a focus on making ceramics accessible and enjoyable.
• Strong wheel throwing skills (a demo class is required during the hiring process).
• Familiarity with Eastern pottery techniques. We primarily teach throwing in a clockwise direction and practice throwing off the hump. Candidates who are comfortable teaching in this style, or are open to adapting to it, are highly preferred.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different experience levels.
• Passion for ceramics and a collaborative approach to teaching.
Perks:
• 30% discount on any classes at Studio Calmplex.
• 20% consignment fee if you sell your work in our space.
• 15% discount at Tearoom by Calmplex, our tea shop next door.
Hiring Process:
1. Interview to discuss availability and experience.
2. Demo class to showcase hand-building skills and teaching approach (schedule flexible)
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and availability to jobs@studiocalmplex.com.
Thank you.
One-Day Hand Building Class Instructor
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $95 per class (2-hour duration)
Class Day: Monday, Saturday and Sunday
Location: Studio Calmplex, Midtown East
Studio Calmplex is looking for an experienced and engaging One-Day Hand Building Class Instructor to lead our sessions. This role is ideal for a skilled ceramicist who enjoys sharing their craft and fostering a welcoming, hands-on learning experience for students of all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
• Teach one-day hand-building classes in a clear and approachable manner.
• Demonstrate fundamental hand-building techniques, including slab, coil, and pinch methods.
• Provide personalized guidance and hands-on support to students.
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.
Qualifications:
• Previous teaching experience, with a focus on making ceramics accessible and enjoyable.
• Strong hand-building skills (a demo class is required during the hiring process).
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different experience levels.
• Passion for ceramics and a collaborative approach to teaching.
Perks:
• 30% discount on any classes at Studio Calmplex.
• 20% consignment fee if you sell your work in our space.
• 15% discount at Tearoom by Calmplex, our tea shop next door.
Hiring Process:
1. Interview to discuss availability and experience.
2. Demo class to showcase hand-building skills and teaching approach (schedule flexible)
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and availability to jobs@studiocalmplex.com.
Thank you.