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Head Potter (Full-time)

Are you passionate about pottery, with the technical expertise and leadership experience to lead a team of skilled potters?

We are looking for a Head Potter to take overall responsibility for the professional development of our pottery team, the quality of our production, and the management of our ceramics workshop.

You are an experienced potter or ceramic artist with many years of hands-on experience and a genuine passion for the craft. You have an in-depth understanding of the entire ceramic process and particularly enjoy the journey of clay—from wedging to a bisque-fired mug.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop our team of potters and trainees.
- Train, coach, and support both new and existing team members.
- Ensure consistently high quality and craftsmanship across all products.
- Develop and optimise workflows, production methods, and ceramic techniques.
- Research and test new materials, tools, and production techniques.
- Contribute actively to innovation and the ongoing development of our ceramic collections in close collaboration with the design team.
- Source materials, monitor inventory levels, maintain and build strong relationships with external suppliers.
- Take responsibility for the layout, organisation, and continuous improvement of the workshop.

We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Is an experienced potter or ceramic artist with extensive practical expertise.
- Has solid experience with wheel throwing and all stages of the firing process.
- Has experience leading or coordinating a ceramics workshop or production team.
- Is a skilled teacher and coach who enjoys developing the skills of others.
- Is curious, proactive, and keeps up to date with new materials, techniques, and industry developments.
- Communicates clearly in English and inspires others through expertise, respect, and enthusiasm.
- Is motivated by efficiency, continuous improvement, and the day-to-day operation of a modern ceramics studio that delivers exceptional quality at a competitive price.

The position is open to anyone who is already located in and able to work in the EU / Denmark.

Work locations: Studio Arhoj HQ (Skindergade 7) and Studio Arhoj Study (Nørregade 7) in downtown Copenhagen.

Applications can be sent to job@arhoj.com
Deadline: as soon as possible

Studio Arhoj is looking for a full-time studio assistant starting.

Tasks include:
- Assisting in the loading and unloading of kilns
- Mixing / stirring glazes
- Tidying up the production space
- Helping keep the glazing department organised
- Quality checking and finishing of products
- Etc.

Requirements are as follows:
- Must be willing and physically able to lift and move boxes of around 20kg.
- Must be able to work quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail.
- Must work well alone and in a team setting.
- Must be well organised with strong time management skills.
- Must have a keen sense of order and cleanliness in the work space.
- Must be fluent in written and verbal English. Danish skills are a plus.
- Experience in glazing / working with kilns isn't necessary, but is a plus.

Please send cover letter and CV to job@arhoj.com

The position is open to all applicants who already live locally and hold a legal EU working permit.

Work location will be mainly in our HQ studio on Skindergade, but it's also possible you will work in our Nørregade location (a 5 minute walk from HQ).

Application deadline: ASAP

We're currently looking to hire a part-time sales associate to help with some shifts in our studio stores on Skindergade and Nørregade.

The perfect candidate would...
- be able to work both solo or in a team setting
- be organised, timely and detail oriented
- be friendly, chatty and outgoing
- be able to work under pressure and keep a good overview
- be available to work weekend shifts
- be fluent in English, Danish is also a huge plus
- have some retail / customer service experience

Salary is 150 DKK pr hour.

Please send your cover letter, CV and references to us at job@arhoj.com

We’re looking for freelance potters on Zealand, Denmark. We already work with skilled throwers around the country and now need more people on the team to keep up.

You should be able to work from your own studio and take ongoing monthly orders for different models — for example, 200 pieces of one item, 500 of another, etc.

We primarily work in stoneware and can deliver the clay directly to your studio.

You should enjoy delivering high quality, be able to invoice, have your own kiln for bisque firing, and be able to deliver the bisque-fired items to our workshop in Copenhagen (shipping is covered by us).

We pay per bisque-fired piece.
Write or call me to learn more if this could be of interest.

Email your CV and any questions to job@arhoj.com