Neusole Glassworks - Cincinnati, OH

Neusole Glassworks is looking for experienced glassblowers!

About Us:

We are part of the Neusole Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not for profit, private operating foundation studio located in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. We have recently doubled the size of our hot shop and we are looking to expand our team now! We are looking for someone with skills in glassblowing, but cold working, flameworking, fusing, and equipment maintenance are a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time or part-time glass blower

Schedule:

Typically, open Wednesday through Sunday. Mondays and Tuesdays off unless a special event is scheduled.

Compensation:

  • $20 and up depending on skills/experience
  •  4 hours of personal time per week
  • Health, vision, life, dental insurance available after 90 days
  • Vacation pay / holiday pay for full time employees
  • Work shirts provided
  • Parking provided

Requirements:

  • Must have previous experience in glass blowing
  • Must be able to provide a resume, and references
  • Must be able to provide examples of glass artwork
  • Must have a friendly, positive attitude and be punctual to work
  • Must be willing to provide instruction to glass blowing patrons of a variety of ages and skill levels
  • Must be able to maintain studio equipment and tools
  • Must be willing to blow glass in our mobile hot shop equipped with a Little Dragon
  • Must be able to report glass and material supplies needed
  • Must be able to assist with implementation of special events, fundraisers, work shops and residencies
  • Hourly pay for 35 - 40 hours per week (A schedule may involve working weekdays and nights, weekends, and events
  • Must be able to work front desk when needed

If interested please submit a resume plus at least 5 images to neusoleglassworksoffice@gmail.com

Neusole Glassworks is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

Ikonik Glass - Northern, IL

Ikonic Glass is hitting the road—and we’re looking for experienced glassblowers to join the crew. If you’ve got the skills, love meeting people, and want to inspire the public through live fire and art, this might be your dream job.

What You’ll Do

  • Teach beginner flame-working at festivals & markets

  • Use our fun, scripted curriculum to guide students

  • Travel with the team to amazing events around the country

  • Help set up, manage tools, and keep the booth running smoothly

  • Create unforgettable, hands-on experiences for guests

Perks

  • $25/hr + paid meals + free lodging during travel

  • All equipment provided

  • Paid training (lower rate)

  • Access to an incredible artist community

  • Opportunities to grow into year-round or leadership roles

  • Company parties, free snacks, and dope vibes only

You Might Be a Fit If You

  • Have 2+ years of borosilicate glassblowing experience

  • Are confident teaching or demoing in public

  • Love high-energy environments like festivals & markets

  • Care deeply about safety and creating positive experiences

  • Want to grow with a mission-driven team of artists

Location

Based out of northern IL, but we travel nationwide. Most events run 3–14 days at a time but it's possible we are on the road for longer.

Apply Now at https://ikonic-art-party-llc.careerplug.com/jobs/2931024/apps/new

 

Hollywood Hot Glass - Hollywood, FL

Hollywood Hot Glass is hiring a full-time Glass Blower for our studio located in Hollywood, Florida. We bring the magic of glass blowing to our community with our signature Hot Glass Class Program and we are looking to add an Instructor to our team. We are looking for the below qualifications however we would be willing to train the right person

A qualified candidate must be a team player, great communicator, and possess the following qualifications:

  • Minimum of four years of professional glass-blowing experience and/or a BFA with a concentration in Glass

  • Teaching experience

  • Strong work ethic

  • Ability to problem-solve independently and work as part of a team

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Detail-oriented

  • Outgoing, positive, and friendly personality

Duties:

  • Teach 20-minute Hot Glass Class workshops

  • Teach private lessons, private events, and Glass Blowing 101 classes

  • Assist with projects, custom orders, and production

  • Daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance of the hot shop and cold shop

  • Keep inventory of supplies and coordinate ordering when necessary

  • Always maintain excellent customer service and a professional attitude

  • Work closely with the Business Manager to ensure all aspects of the studio are running smoothly

  • Use studio time to continually improve skill and knowledge of glass blowing techniques

  • Assess and complete repairs in a timely manner

  • Conduct yourself in a safe and workmanlike manner

  • Uphold all Hollywood Hot Glass safety policies and procedures

  • Arrive on time for each shift and all workshops

  • Take responsibility for the overall quality of all HHG workshops

  • Work as a team player to ensure efficient scheduling, creative thinking, and quality customer experience 

Compensation:

  • $17 hourly plus $3/workshop incentive pay (up to $26/hour) plus gratuities

  • Potential raise at 3 months of employment

  • $25 hourly for private lessons

  • Four hours per week of free studio time (does not roll over)

  • 50% of all gallery sales and repair jobs 

  • PTO and Health Benefits after 6 months of employment

Email christina@hollywoodhotglass.com to apply

 

Lake Superior Art Glass - Duluth, MN

Position Description: Full-Time

Position Description:
The Studio Manager is responsible for the smooth operation of the glassblowing studio, overseeing production, artist support, and equipment maintenance. This role ensures the studio is a safe, efficient, and creative environment, enabling artists to focus on their craft while managing the logistical needs of production.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee studio operations, including glassblowing processes, artist coordination, and production schedules.

  • Ensure the studio is well-maintained, with all equipment functioning properly and safely.

  • Manage inventory of materials, tools, and supplies needed for production.

  • Coordinate with artists to ensure that project timelines are met and materials are available.

  • Maintain health and safety protocols within the studio, including equipment handling and fire safety.

  • Organize studio workflows to maximize efficiency without compromising artistic quality.

  • Provide support for artists, including assisting with technical issues or providing resources to help develop their work.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring a reliable source of materials.

  • Work with Office Manager and Director of Operations to oversee wholesale orders

  • Ensure all studio staff understand and adhere to all studio policies and procedures

  • Lead monthly studio staff meetings

  • Attend monthly all-staff meetings

  • Enforce, develop and update SOP’s in the production manual.

  • Schedule glassblowers to ensure proper coverage for all shifts. Cover shifts when team members call out sick or need time off.

  • Review and adjust weekly time cards and update personal time spreadsheets accordingly

  • Oversee hiring of studio employees

  • Conduct 6 month and annual (thereafter) reviews with studio staff

Qualifications:

  • Experience in studio management, particularly in a creative or artisanal environment (glassblowing or other fine arts preferred).

  • Solid knowledge of hot and cold glass techniques

  • Must have a calm and energetic disposition and ability to put personal problems aside

  • Driven and timely

  • Strong organizational and logistical skills.

  • Knowledge of glassblowing equipment, tools, and materials is highly preferred.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Safety-conscious with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Comfort with public speaking; ability to work and speak in front of large groups of people

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. Minimum

  • Equipment building/ rebuilding and welding is a plus

  • Four year degree preferred

Compensation:

  • Starting salary is $48,000/year (and up depending on experience) with opportunity for growth at annual reviews

  • 75% Health and dental Insurance

  • Up to 4% 401k match after 1 year

  • 7 days Paid Time Off

  • 5 hours/week of hot shop studio rent for personal use (to be used primarily outside of business hours) or

    equivalent amount toward cold working and flamework rental.

  • Discounted studio rental rate beyond 5 free hours is $25/hour

  • 25% off all artwork for sale in gallery

  • Ability to sell approved work on consignment in our gallery that sees an average of 500 customers/week.

    (~300/week during off season. ~1500/week during peak season)

  • We are also able to help with relocation expenses

Applicants can email their resume and cover letter to marketing@lakesuperiorartglass.com

 

Lincoln City Glass Center - Lincoln City, OR

Position Description:
Lincoln City Glass Center is looking for a dynamic, friendly, and motivated glass artist that enjoys people and is a team player. Candidates will have 5+ years’ experience working in glass and be able to make a variety of basic blown and solid objects. Very competitive pay rate of $25 - $35 per hour plus gallery sales. Health insurance, dental, 401k, 3 hours a week personal blow-time and the opportunity to sell work in our very busy gallery. LCGC has been open since 2005. We are an inclusive, friendly, and positive place to work. 4 workdays per week and you can call the amazing Oregon Coast your home. It's usually about 70 degrees all summer and the Pacific Northwest is an amazing part of the country. 2 hours to Portland and 4.5 hours to Seattle. Please send your resume and portfolio to info@lincolncityglasscenter.com or call (541) 921-2004 to chat about the position.

Job Type: Full-time, year-round & seasonal summer positions available.

Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance (we pay half)

  • 401(k) matching (3%)

  • Personal Blow Time (3 Hours per Week)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Through Lunch

  • Professional development assistance

  • Sell Your Work in our Gallery

  • Employee Discount

  • Short Walk to the Beach

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift

  • Day shift

  • 4 Day Work Week

Ability to commute/relocate: Lincoln City, OR 97367: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

 

Bobby Sharp Glassworks - Oneonta, NY

Gaffers wanted to teach Creative Workshops. Pay is based on experience. Accommodations and expenses are negotiable. 736 State Hwy 28 South, Oneonta, NY 13820 - bsharp@bobbysharpglassworks.com 607-386-2822

 

Adirondack Glassblowing Studio - North Creek, NY

Hot Shop Instructor/ Lead - Season: May 15 – October 15, 2025

Position Overview

Looking for a creative and rewarding summer experience? Join our team as a Glassblowing Instructor!

We’re seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead interactive glassblowing sessions for guests of all ages. As well as contribute to some high-quality, high volume craft production. This is your chance to work in a beautiful studio, share your craft with others, and be part of an incredible small team dedicated to inspiring both locals and visitors.

About Us

Every summer, we bring the art of glassblowing to life in the heart of the Adirondacks, oering locals and tourists an unforgettable hands-on experience. Our mission is to be a Town Attraction, providing free glass classes to local students, oering premium private experiences, and contributing to a vibrant local arts scene. We’re creating a space where glass artists can thrive and connect with nature. Beyond work, there’s adventure—hiking, canoeing, rafting, and more—right outside your door in the largest state park in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach Hands-On Glassblowing: Lead guests through "make-your-own" sessions and live demonstrations.

  • Maintain Studio Safety & Organization: Keep the workspace clean, functional, and safe for sta and guests.

  • Engage Guests: Create an inclusive, fun, and educational experience for people of all backgrounds.

  • Produce Glasswork Independently or with a Team: Be able to assist or lead production to match quality standards. Be self-motivated but also able to collaborate on events and projects.

  • Physical Demands: Stand, bend, and perform manual tasks for long periods, including all

  • typical hot shop work and mobile hot shop work.

What We’re Looking For

  • Glassblowing Proficiency: Strong glassblowing skills and the ability to teach and demonstrate techniques to beginners (1-2 years of teaching experience preferred).

  • Safety Conscious: Knowledge of glassblowing safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

  • Passion for Teaching: Comfortable interacting with a diverse group of guests and excited to share your knowledge and creativity.

  • Physical Readiness: Ability to lift up to 55 lbs, stand for extended periods, and engage in physical work.

  • Background: While a degree in art or design can be helpful, it’s not required experience working in the craft is preferred.

Key Personality Traits

  • Friendly & Approachable: Warm, professional, and able to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds.

  • Self-Driven: Motivated, organized, and able to handle responsibilities with minimal supervision.

  • Flexible & Adventurous: Embrace new challenges with a positive, adaptable attitude.

  • Guest-Focused: Committed to delivering exceptional experiences for every participant & studio visitor.

  • Coachability: Ready to take in new information, apply it, and continuously evolve.

  • Humility: Recognizing that there is always room for growth and improvement and being receptive to others’ expertise.

  • Adaptability: The ability to adjust actions or mindset in response to guidance or changing circumstances.

  • Commitment to Growth: A genuine desire to improve, learn new skills, and evolve in one’s personal or professional life.

  • Receptiveness to Change: Being willing to shift behaviors or strategies in pursuit of better outcomes.

  • Openness to Feedback: Willing to listen to others’ perspectives, even if it challenges current approaches.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Competitive Pay: $18–$25/hour + tips, with opportunities for bonuses.

  • Reasonable seasonal housing.

  • Creative Community: Work alongside other passionate artists in a beautiful & inspiring studio.

  • Adventure Awaits: Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and rafting in the Adirondack Mountains when you’re not at the studio.

  • Seasonal Flexibility: A summer role that balances work and play, with plenty of opportunities to grow in your craft and share your knowledge.

  • Unique Experience: Work in a one-of-a-kind glassblowing studio while contributing to the growth of the local community.

 

Warner Art Glass, Whitehall, PA

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour to start

Schedule: 8-hour shift. Weekends required

Experience: Glassblowing: 2 years (Required)

Contact: karin@warnerartglass.com. Please reach out with your resume and/or any questions that you may have. 

About: Located in Whitehall Pennsylvania, Warner Art Glass has been a leader in the art glass industry for nearly 50 years, specializing in stained glass, mosaics, fusing, glassblowing and everything in between. We are not just a supply and retail store; we are real people with a passion for art glass, and we’re dedicated to serving every level of glass enthusiast, whether you’re an art appreciator, a casual hobbyist or a professional artist.

The Hot Shop and Position: Our hot shop houses a brand new, 750 pound day tank, 2 glory holes, 3 annealers and a garage. Along with an hourly compensation, employees are offered allotted blow time each week. We are currently looking for 1, possibly 2, glassblowers to fill a PT Make & Take instructor position. The right candidate will be performing our Hot Glass Encounters as well as some light production work and assisting in the Glass Memorial process. Experience with Make & Takes desired, but will train the right person. Must have at least 2 years of glassblowing experience.

We are looking for someone to join our team who:

  • Enjoys working as a part of a team.

  • Has glassblowing and some coldworking experience.

  • Has hands-on experience teaching hot glass in our daily classes designed for people without prior experience. (This skill is preferred, but not required. We can teach you how to teach!)

  • We strive to create a friendly and educational environment in both our store and our studio.

  • All team members are expected to be professional, personable, and proactive in order to enhance our studio environment and customer experience.

All applicants should possess the following qualifications:

  • Intermediate to advanced glassblowing skills and at least intermediate knowledge of coldworking, ideally 2+ years of professional hot glass experience

  • Must be able to produce paperweights, cups, ornaments, bowls, vases and other basic objects with ease

  • Strong work ethic

  • Outgoing, positive and friendly personality

  • Comfortable with public speaking; ability to work and speak in front of large groups of people

  • Ability to represent WAG professionally and safely  

 

Posted by Little River Hot Glass Studio

A small, open to the public studio in Vermont is looking for a full-time glassblower. Production style blower to produce mostly ornaments and tumblers, but also stemware and assisting on incalmo and larger pieces. Free blowing time included! We are looking for a relaxed happy individual with a good work ethic. Pay commensurate with experience/productivity.

Contact Michael: michael@littleriverhotglass.com or 802-253-0889

 

Posted by Hot Glass Alley

Seeking Full-time Gaffer. Hot Glass Alley, LLC, located in Charlotte, NC, (Owner, Jake Pfeifer) is a fast growing 10,000 square foot facility with a Gallery, a 2000 square foot hot shop (three glory holes, 400 pound furnace, 4 annealing ovens, garage & pick-up ovens, fully equipped cold shop, sandblaster), flameworking stations, metal working space, warehouse for packing/shipping, event space, and fusing activity space. You will be joining a team of 4 full-time glassblowers. Our glassblowers work as a team, blowing, sculpting, starting and finishing glass to ensure Hot Glass Alley’s first quality glass production standards are met. The successful candidate will be able to work with several different makers on a variety of pieces and both in a lead or supporting role. Glassblowers at Hot Glass Alley work in an environment that emphasizes production principles, while ensuring the artistic beauty of each piece. This is position is a production role, and a role that works with the public doing “make-your-own” experiences during events, parties, date-night. We also produce work for commissions and corporate awards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Perform demonstrations or assist with demonstrations during Open Demo nights

  • Assist the public in the “make-your-own” experience, explaining and assisting with the process, while keeping them safe, and ensuring they have a nice piece at the end of the experience

  • Finish products to tight quality control specifications 

  • Maintain a safe work environment following all protocol and safety standards 

  • Demonstrate sound judgment from learned knowledge to assess and solve problems as they arise in the production process, be open minded, and adapt to change as necessary

  • Be able to consider constructive feedback

  • Maintain the shop area, equipment 

  • Meet and maintain a high level of respect for customers and co-workers while representing the company during the working day

  • Schedule varies, including some evening and weekend hours; be able to work consistently as scheduled.

  • Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:  Contribute, along with other glassblowers, in setting up the shop for production and clean-up of the shop area at the end of each shift  Be aware of systems and processes and look for opportunities to make production more efficient Participate with the team in landscaping around the building, packing and shipping product, and organizing; (we all do a little bit of everything). 

Required Qualifications: 

  • 5+ years of consistent glassblowing experience MINIMUM

  • “Make-your-own” experience with the public preferred

  • Production style glass blowing preferred

  • Willingness to speak with, explain to, and work with the public, including children

  • Willingness and ability to work as part of a team, share knowledge

  • Must be able to lift up to twenty (20) pounds of glass on a frequent basis and lift up to 50lb.

  • Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively communicate ideas and/or instructions to other members of the organization 

  • Ability to communicate with customers and explain process while working 

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, national origin, disability status. Hot Glass Alley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send your resume, 3-5 pictures of recent work, references with contact information, and questions to jake@hotglassalley.com. HGA lead personnel will conduct a phone interview, with the preferred candidate invited for an on-site, hands-on interview in the studio in Charlotte.

  

Posted by Hot Sand

Hot Sand glass studio in Asbury Park, NJ is looking for experienced Glass Blowers.

Hot Sand is a public Hot Shop and Glass Gallery in its 17th year that is located in Asbury Park, along the Jersey Shore. We are looking for glass blowers with a minimum of 2-3 years and preferably more years of professional working experience. The position requires the ability to produce and reproduce high quality blown glass objects, experience managing the day-to-day operations of the studio, and experience rebuilding and maintaining glass studio equipment. We are looking to hire people who are outgoing, positive and are able to work well as part of a team. Benefits include: Competitive Hourly base Rates Tips (Average $10+ per hour) Up to 2 hours/week of Free studio rental time includes Clear Glass and Access to all equipment Use of Hot Sand’s Cold Working equipment and kilns (when available) Ability to sell approved work for consignment in our gallery, 60% of gross sales paid to the artist.

For more information visit our website https://www.hotsandap.com where you can view our shop through a virtual tour. Please send your resume and photos of your work (website) to Studio@HotSandAP.com. Thank you.