About us

MMclay is a San Francisco based studio run by ceramic artist and designer, MaryMar Keenan. We produce handmade dinnerware and ceramic tabletop pieces for some of the best restaurants in the country, a growing number of interior designers, and tables all over the world.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Assist clients in finding the perfect pieces, as well as develop and maintain organic relationships with visitors to the showroom.
• Understanding and communicating MMclay’s aesthetic, mission, and events to clients through product knowledge, and storytelling.
• Develop an understanding of the MMclay product lines, and the characteristics unique to each piece
• Aid in creating and sustaining a warm/inviting environment
• Ensure that all retail locations are clean, organized, and stocked/merchandised properly at all times
• Opening and closing showroom at 69 Gough
• Replenishing stock, and participating in inventory cycle counts
• Packing pottery for pick ups and shipping
• Proper packaging and understanding of shipping software
• Inventory and ordering of shipping supplies
• Assisting with events
• Organizing and managing chore board for other staff
• Keeping studio kitchen organized and clean

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Personable and emotionally intelligent, with both excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize competing projects and tasks
• Experience with POS systems (Shopify), and very comfortable with technology
• A keen eye for the details
• Able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Prior experience working with craft or ceramics not necessary, but valued
• Ability to be street smart, and exhibit grace when under pressure

Physical Requirements

• Ability to easily lift 30 lbs or more
• Comfortable with repetitive reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling
• Comfortable with being on ladders and shipping scaffolding

If you are interested in this position please apply with your resume and a cover letter. We are excited to hear from you!