Studio Assistant (Perfume & Candlemaking)

Studio Assistant (Perfume & Candlemaking)

Lifebloom | South Boston, MA
Part-Time, Seasonal | $20/hour

Lifebloom is a Boston-based fragrance studio creating handcrafted candles, perfumes, and hands-on fragrance experiences. We're looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and self-motivated Studio Assistant (Perfume & Candlemaking) to join us at our South Boston studio.

This is a hands-on role that combines product production, guest experiences, and day-to-day studio operations. We're a small, founder-led business, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of their work and, once fully trained, operating the studio independently.

What You'll Do

Production + Fulfillment

• Assist with candle and perfume production
• Prepare vessels and materials for production
• Bottle, label, package, and finish products
• Prepare inventory for markets and other sales channels
• Assist with order fulfillment and holiday inventory preparation
• Maintain organized production areas and supplies
• Follow established recipes, processes, and quality standards

Guest Experiences

• Welcome and check in guests
• Host our guided Candle Bar and Perfume Bar experiences
• Help guests explore fragrance and create something personal
• Manage reservation timing and reset stations between groups
• Provide a warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable guest experience

Studio Operations

• Open and close the South Boston studio independently once trained
• Keep guest and production areas clean, organized, and stocked
• Complete assigned production priorities between reservations
• Restock Candle Bar and Perfume Bar materials
• Communicate inventory needs, customer issues, and important studio updates to the owners

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable and punctual — reliability is especially important as this role will eventually operate independently
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your responsibilities
• Detail-oriented and able to consistently follow established processes
• Warm, personable, and comfortable guiding groups
• Self-directed and able to stay productive during quieter periods
• Comfortable moving between customer-facing work and hands-on production
• Organized, communicative, and willing to learn
• Interested in fragrance, candles, creative experiences, or working with a small business

Previous candle-making, perfume-making, or fragrance experience is not required. We'll provide training on our products, production processes, and guest experiences.

Experience in retail, hospitality, production, fulfillment, events, or another customer-facing environment is a plus.

Schedule

This position is specifically designed around part-time, seasonal availability at our South Boston studio.

• Approximately 14 hours per week initially
• Hours may increase during our peak holiday season from mid-November through December
• Consistent weekend availability, particularly during the holiday season, is important
• Exact hours may vary based on reservations, production needs, and seasonality

We expect to begin training in October 2026, with the goal of having this person comfortable independently operating the studio ahead of the holiday season.

Compensation

$20/hour

This is a part-time W-2 position.

About Lifebloom

Lifebloom is an independent Boston fragrance brand creating handcrafted candles, perfumes, and hands-on fragrance experiences.

From our South Boston studio, we make our candle and perfume collections and welcome guests for interactive Candle Bar and Perfume Bar experiences where they can explore fragrance and create something uniquely their own.

As a small, founder-led business, every member of our team has a meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to learn multiple sides of the business while helping us create both the products and experiences our customers take home with them.

To Apply

Apply directly through Indeed with your resume and a brief introduction sharing what interests you about the role.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is dependable, thoughtful, eager to learn, and comfortable taking responsibility for the studio.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• This role combines hands-on production with creating a warm, engaging experience for guests. What about that combination interests you, and why do you think you’d be a good fit?
• Tell us about a time you were trusted to work independently or take ownership of a shift, project, or responsibility. What did that look like?
• This position requires consistent availability, including throughout our busy holiday season from mid-November through December. We’re looking for someone who can commit to 2–3 days per week (minimum 14 hours), with shifts available Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM.

Weekend availability is strongly preferred, ideally both Saturday and Sunday, though we’re open to a combination of weekend and weekday shifts depending on scheduling needs.
Please share your general availability during these hours, including which days you can consistently commit to throughout the holiday season.

Work Location: In person