Career

Crafting Trainee

Long Island City, NY · Part-Time · In-Studio

Hours: 20–30 hours/week

We are looking for someone drawn to craft, patience, and material honesty — someone who finds meaning in making things by hand and understands that precision is a form of care.

This role sits at the heart of our studio. You’ll help bring ideas into physical form, crafting initial designs and prototypes based on design direction while contributing to the development of new jewelry pieces. Working closely with the designer, you’ll take part in the early, exploratory stages of creation as well as small-batch studio production.

The Role

You will assist in crafting and prototyping new jewelry designs, helping translate concepts into tangible objects. From shaping early prototypes to refining construction methods, you’ll play a hands-on role in developing new pieces while supporting the studio’s daily making process.

You’ll Be Responsible For

Crafting initial designs and prototypes based on design direction
Assisting in the development of new jewelry pieces from concept to form
Supporting jewelry crafting, assembly, and finishing processes
Preparing materials and tools for daily studio work
Maintaining consistency and quality across small-batch production
Learning and following studio techniques, workflows, and safety practices
Documenting and organizing prototypes, samples, and works in progress

You Might Be

Someone with experience in jewelry making, metalsmithing, or related crafts
Comfortable translating design ideas into physical prototypes
Detail-oriented, patient, and confident working with your hands
Curious about materials, structure, and how objects evolve through iteration
Drawn to studio culture and slow, intentional creation

Based in Long Island City, NY.

Part-time, in-studio-only position.

To apply, please email your resume and any relevant craft work, prototypes, or documentation to contact@yoru.studio

Designer Trainee

Long Island City, NY · Part-Time · Remote

Hours: 20–30 hours/week

We are seeking a designer-in-training who understands that design is not decoration, but decision-making. Someone who pays attention to proportion, restraint, and the quiet details that shape how an object is felt, not just seen.

This role supports the creative direction of the studio across jewelry design, visual systems, and product storytelling. You’ll assist in design development while learning how a small, intentional brand builds coherence across form, material, and presentation.

The Role

You will work alongside the designer to help translate concepts into tangible forms — from sketches and iterations to digital assets and presentation materials. This is a hands-on role where design thinking meets real-world constraints.

You’ll Be Responsible For