About Heath 

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for over 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and four showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in providing a living wage, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work. 

Position Summary

This role will support small-volume editions of slip-cast and hand-thrown ceramic designs as part of the Heath Clay Studio. This is part of the broader Heath Clay Studio initiative which seeks to explore and extend the legacy of Heath Design through explorations of form, glaze technique, and more. Since its initiation in 2016, the Heath Clay Studio brings these unique explorations to life through small-run, curated collections.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with attention to detail and a passion for studio-scale production pottery to work in the San Francisco Boiler Room Studio. Heath Clay Studio is open to the public, and we’ve added a gallery and shop where our handcrafted ceramics go straight from kiln to collector. A good candidate will have worked as a production potter beyond the educational setting and be proficient in wheel throwing, slip-casting, and glazing while being able to communicate and work efficiently within a small studio and public space. 

Responsibilities

This role is for an experienced production potter interested in learning and adopting Clay Studio’s approach to designing and making. In this position you will be responsible for:

• Throwing repetitive forms on the wheel based on technical drawings, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to recognize subtle differences in design
• Cast, clean, and prepare slip-cast ware for firing with an emphasis on quality control and attention to detail 
• Glaze production pieces with an emphasis on consistency in production and experimentation during product development 
• Contribute to custom projects
• Load and unload electric kilns 
• Clean and pack finished work for delivery 
• Manage and use time efficiently 
• Communicate and document work progress daily 
• Be able to handle general studio maintenance and engineer solutions for continual improvement 
• Coordinate with creative, production, operations, and retail teams to ensure tasks are completed on time and information is shared in a timely way 

Qualifications and Skills

• 3 years minimum studio pottery experience 
• Must have strong throwing ability on the potter’s wheel 
• Glazing experience with a spray gun 
• Working knowledge of the slip-casting and mold-making process 
• Experience loading and maintaining electric kilns 
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• G Suite experience a plus 

Work Environment/ Hours / Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits working Monday through Friday, 10 am-6 pm, or at an agreed upon schedule with the Clay Studio Manager. This position is 100% onsite at our San Francisco Boiler Room Studio. This position pays $30/ per hour. This role reports to the Clay Studio Manager.

Benefits

We are committed to your health and well-being. Heath offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical plans, dental, vision, acupuncture, and chiropractic, as well life insurance – premiums are 100% paid for employees. An annual 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure. We offer a generous time-off allocation and a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

At Heath, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role please apply through this application process, attaching your resume, cover letter, and portfolio or website. Thank you for your interest!

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