Glass Leading Apprentice

A budding craftsperson with a steady hand, a deep reverence for the medium, and a genuine passion for the craft.

This apprenticeship is both a place of learning and a path toward mastery. You will work alongside experienced makers and designers, developing foundational skills in our ceramics department while contributing meaningfully to production. Whether your focus is the meditative precision of glazing, the technical discipline of hand finishing, or the structural understanding of pouring and forming, you will play a vital role in shaping the foundation of our creations, ensuring each object reflects both structural integrity and aesthetic intention.

The role is designed for those who believe craft is a discipline and a dedication. For those who see value in repetition as refinement, and in the quiet dialogue between hand and material. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, to build a long-term practice within a studio that takes the work seriously.

The Ceramics Apprenticeship begins as a 2-Month Intensive, structured to assess both fit and skill, with the intent to transition into a full-time role within our Ceramics Department. This position is hiring on a rolling basis.

Structure & Compensation

• Junior Apprentice | 20-35 hrs/week | $21-23/hr
• Apprentice | 35 hrs/week | $23-26/hr | Health Coverage | 401K
• A collaborative, focused studio environment with clear pathways for growth in craft, operations, and leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Shadow closely with artisans and designers to learn and support the execution of key production techniques
• Cut and prepare glass components with precision, ensuring accurate fit and clean lines
• Tape glass pieces using the copper foil method, maintaining careful alignment and clean edgework
• Assist in structural preparation and leading, ensuring joints are smooth and surfaces are ready for assembly
• Maintain a workspace rooted in order, focus, and respect for process
• Embody the values of craftsmanship, discipline, and integrity in daily work

Qualifications (don't need them all—apply if you have some)

• Hands-on experience working with stained glass, leaded glass, or a closely related craft medium
• Strong manual dexterity and refined eye-hand coordination
• Ability to read and interpret templates, sketches, or technical drawings
• A quiet attentiveness to process and an openness to learning through repetition and observation
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining consistency across pieces
• Experience with hand tools and small materials in a production environment preferred
• Experience in CAD, novel softwares, (a plus, share even if it seems irrelevant)

To Apply

Please go to our careers page (https://henrii.com/pages/careers) to submit your resume, documentation or images of your glass or related craft work, and a brief note on why your specific skill set aligns with the Henrii ethos.

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person