Glass Production Artist

About the role

The Toledo Museum of Art seeks a Glass Production Artist to assist in the design and creation of glass artwork for the Museum's glass production program. This role involves the creation of art installations and consumable products, and works closely with the glass production team.

Responsibilities

• Works closely as part of the glass production team to develop high-end production glass products for consumption.
• Assists with design, prototypes, and fabrication of hand-made glass production pieces as assigned.
• Participates in the process of creating client presentations.
• Works with team of Glass Studio Artists to implement production work.
• Assists visiting artists as part of the Museum’s GAPP residency program.
• Adheres to all safety practices required in an art glass production facility as well as other Museum safety standards.
• Engages visitors during public glassblowing demonstrations with commentary covering techniques used, information about the history of glassmaking, and the Museum’s permanent glass collection.
• Attends training programs and glass staff meetings as scheduled by the Assistant Director of Glass Studios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with a glass concentration. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in glass preferred. 2 years of experience working in a Glass Studio with production capabilities (or equivalent).

Working knowledge of studio art practices. In-depth knowledge of both cold and warm processes preferred.

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Exceptional organizational skills with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to manage work load, complete time-sensitive tasks and meet deadlines.

Customer Focus – making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Quality Orientation – accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concerns for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Ability to work some evening and/or weekend shifts.

Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screen.

Skills

Ability to work in a glass studio environment with elevated temperatures and on-going exposure to hot glass, broken glass and other materials requiring careful handling.

Strong physical component of this position requiring lifting or moving materials or equipment as necessary to perform all duties.

Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when moving among buildings.

Benefits

• 20 Days of Paid Time Off Annually
• 6 Paid Holidays Annually
• 2 Floating Holidays Annually
• 3 Paid Volunteer Days Annually
• Birthday Paid Day Off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Term Life and AD&D Insurance Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Museum Family Membership
• Employee Discounts in the Museum Store, Café, Studio Art Classes, & More!