Creative Studio Assistant – Jewellery & Keepsakes
Location: Silloth, Cumbria
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
No jewellery experience required. Full training provided.
About Us
Cumbria Life Casting is a small family-run jewellery studio creating bespoke memorial, breastmilk and keepsake jewellery for customers across the UK.
Every piece we create is handmade and deeply personal to the families who receive it. We are Europe's only jewellers creating ashes and breastmilk jewellery in diamond-cut glass, combining traditional jewellery techniques with specialist processes developed in-house.
We are looking for two creative, hands-on individuals to join our growing team.
About the Role
This is a practical, creative role for someone who enjoys making things, working with their hands and taking pride in producing beautiful work.
You will learn a range of specialist techniques and become involved in many aspects of our jewellery-making process, including:
- Creating bespoke keepsake jewellery Resin and glass jewellery production Polishing and finishing Stone setting and jewellery assembly Engraving and personalisation Quality control and inspection Packaging finished orders General studio organisation and support
Full training will be provided.
Who We're Looking For
We're far more interested in attitude and attention to detail than previous jewellery experience.
The ideal person will:
- Have exceptional attention to detail Enjoy practical, hands-on work Take genuine pride in producing high-quality work Be patient, organised and reliable Learn new skills quickly Work well independently and within a small team Understand the importance of handling sentimental items with care
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who naturally notices things that others miss.
The sort of person who spots a tiny scratch, a crooked line or a small imperfection and feels compelled to put it right.
If you take satisfaction from producing work to the highest possible standard, you'll fit in well here.
Experience That Would Be Beneficial
We would love to hear from people with experience, interests or hobbies involving detailed creative work such as:
- Jewellery making Resin art Nail artistry Model making Miniature painting Cake decorating Fine art Crafts and handmade products Precision assembly work Sewing, embroidery or similar creative hobbies
What We Offer
- Full training in our specialist techniques A relaxed, friendly studio environment Performance-related bonus opportunities The opportunity to learn unique skills not taught elsewhere The chance to create meaningful pieces that will be treasured for generations
How to Apply
Please send your CV along with a short introduction telling us why you are interested in the role.
We would also love to see photographs of any creative, artistic, craft or detailed work you have completed, whether professionally or as a hobby.
This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys creating beautiful things and takes pride in producing work to an exceptional standard.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Silloth CA7 4AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Silloth CA7 4AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Tell us about a hobby, craft or previous role where attention to detail was essential.
- Describe a time you spotted an error or flaw that others had missed.
Work Location: In person
