The position will work closely with the studio lead assistant, providing essential support across fabrication, material handling, and day-to-day studio operations. This role is ideal for someone who is technically fluent, hands-on, and eager to work within the context of a rigorous and dynamic studio environment.
Studio located in Kingston, NY.
Candidates must live in the Hudson Valley
We are looking for candidates who are interested in a long term commitment.
Minimum 3 days/week > Full Time
Responsibilities:
- Assist with fabrication, assembly, and preparation of artworks
- Support material handling, lifting, and physical production tasks
- Maintain tools, equipment, and studio organization
- Assist with inventory, documentation, and tracking of works
- Support packing, shipping, and installation logistics
Requirements:
- Visual intelligence
- Conscientious, reliable, and accountable
- Fluent with tools and materials; strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new tools and systems quickly
- Familiarity with materials such as wood, clay, plaster, or metal
- Technically fluent and comfortable learning
- Experience working across a variety of three-dimensional materials and methods
- Strong physical capability and comfort with hands-on work
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Creative problem solver with a resourceful, “figure it out” mindset
- Strong communication skills and a calm, focused presence
- Desire to make a long term commitment
- Experience with furniture making, metalwork, or welding is a plus
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Driver’s license
About Us
Multi-disciplinary sculptor is seeking an experienced, motivated, and technically fluent Studio Assistant to join a small, dedicated team.
The studio is engaged in a wide range of work, including large-scale public projects, gallery-based sculpture, and museum installations. This role is hands-on and physically engaged, supporting the studio’s fabrication and production needs at a high level.
