Pottery and ceramic job in Tokyo
We are currently recruiting pottery and ceramics instructors at Piale Art Co., Ltd., for Uzumako Pottery Studio in Tokyo and Darun pottery Studio in Yokohama.
Prior experience in pottery/ceramics and English/Japanese language skills are preferred. However, we are still interested in hearing from you even if you do not have teaching experience or are still learning Japanese.
Current opportunities
(1) Part-time instructor(classes conducted in Japanese)
(2) Part-time instructor(classes conducted in both English and Japanese)
(3) Assistant(help with various tasks in exchange for access to ceramic classes)
We welcome applications from individuals of all nationalities (including international students). Applicants with experience working in a pottery studio, formal ceramics education, or bilingual ability in Japanese and English are especially encouraged to apply.
If you have experience using a potter’s wheel or hand-building techniques, please apply even if you do not have formal qualifications in ceramics.
Employment terms
Minimum: 2 days per week (Operating hours: 10:00–19:00)
Contract period: Minimum of 1 year
Salary: From JPY 1,500/hour (Training period: JPY 1,300/hour)
Salary will be determined based on your pottery skills, communication and language skills.
Job Responsibilities:
(Age,gender and nationality are not important factors)
（1）Ability to perform pottery-related tasks:Glazing, loading and unloading kilns
（2）Potter’s wheel（forming and trimming）
（3）Hand-building （forming）
（4）Enjoy communicating with students and customers
（5）Bilingual abilities (English and Japanese)
Selection Process
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email or call us – we will arrange an interview at our studio or online.
Things to bring to the interview：CV、Portfolio
We will be asking you to complete the following tasks on the electric wheel as part of the screening process during the latter half of the interview:
（1）Form a 30cm (height) cylinder form〈Time limit: 10 minutes〉
（2）Make five small bowls 〈Time limit: 10 minutes〉
About Uzumako Pottery Studio
The main branch is a cozy pottery studio situated near Keio University and Tokyo Tower.(Access)
The nearest station is Tamachi Station on the JR Yamanote Line.
We also have a branch in Yokohama, about 40 minutes by train from Tamachi.
The nearest station there is Yamate Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
Staff perks / benefits
You are most welcome to make your own works or practice wheel throwing / hand-building at our studio on your days off.
You can use the tools and raw materials at our studio free of charge. You’ll need to pay for firing but you will enjoy generous staff discounts.
We also arrange an off-site staff trip, a staff and members exhibition, and a wood firing and Rauk firing event every year.
How to apply
1-Please send us an email and let us to know your request. recruitment@uzumakotougei.com
2-We will send you the question form to fill it out.
3-interview at Uzumako ceramic art school or online interview.