Studio Manager

ESQUELETO
Oakland, CA

ABOUT US


ESQUELETO features a thoughtfully edited selection of handcrafted fine jewelry, artwork, and objects. With a commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and supporting creative and talented independent designers and makers, ESQUELETO is a destination for the most unique fine jewelry, presented in our casual, light-filled boutiques.


STUDIO MANAGER

Location: Oakland, CA


ESQUELETO is looking for an in-house studio manager for our production studio. This is a full-time, in-house position located in downtown Oakland. Please see the job description and requirements before sending in your interest. Full-time employment at ESQUELETO includes 401(k) & health benefits, paid vacation, competitive hourly pay, and an awesome work environment.


JOB DESCRIPTION

+ Manage correspondence and production tracking systems for a busy production studio (email, Google Drive, Google Suite Forms & Sheets, production data entry, line sheet maintenance, and more)

+ Errand running during working hours

+ Wholesale account management (fulfilling wholesale orders, invoicing, picking, production, and shipping). Provide excellent customer service to all vendors and outside designers.

+ Assist with product management for all of ESQUELETO's shops (repairs, reorders, etc.)

+ Support the Custom Project Manager + small team of Studio Assistant & bench jewelers with day-to-day clerical + studio-management related tasks.

+ Recurring inventory management for a busy production studio

+ Price new jewelry styles, and regularly audit pricing on existing styles for accuracy relative to current manufacturing costs. Maintain inventory in QBs

+ Purchase order management

+ Quickbooks data entry & invoicing

+ Manage materials inventory and order equipment and tools, working with our network of vendors to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted production flow

+ Quality control on all jobs leaving the studio per our quality standards

+ Coordinate with outside vendors to complete jobs when necessary

+ Serve as liaison between studio, retail shops, and wholesale reps


The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of recent experience working with high value merchandise, previous production management experience is stongly preferred. Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail are a must. 


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Proficiency with Google Suite products 

+ Knowledge of QuickBooks Commerce and the ability to manage inventory flow

+ Highly organized, accurate and efficient data entry skills

+ Excellent time management skills

+ Self motivated, hard working, and able to work with a team


PAY RANGE:

$~30/hour +/- with benefits


To signal interest, send a cover letter and your resume to admin@shopesqueleto.com

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