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Goldsmith / Jeweller / Studio Assistant
Ute Decker
Cockpit Studios, Bloomsbury, London
- Location: Cockpit Studios Bloomsbury, London
- Part Time: Freelance, flexible schedule averaging 5 – 8 days per month (ranging from 5 days during quiet periods up to 8 days during peak exhibition seasons).
- Application deadline: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and look forward to welcoming the right goldsmith to the team as soon as their schedule permits.
About Ute Decker
Artist jeweller Ute Decker is known for her one-off and limited-edition award-winning sculptural and architectural pieces; her works are exhibited internationally and found in major public and private collections including the V&A.
Within the vibrant creative community of Cockpit Studios in Bloomsbury, Ute, a pioneer of the responsible jewellery movement, hand-sculpts her works, where every detail matters and tells its own story.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled goldsmith to support Ute Decker’s studio practice. This hands-on assistant role involves working closely alongside Ute to help realise her unique sculptural jewellery pieces and support during exhibitions and studio events.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing metals and materials for Ute to sculpt.
- Finishing jewellery to the highest standard.
- Precise bench work, including filing, soldering, texturing, and hand-polishing edges.
- Comfortable handling large-scale projects, such as texturing and finishing 5-meter-long wire strips.
- Identifying potential issues in making/working processes before they arise.
- Meticulously checking and refining the finish of final pieces.
- Maintaining accurate records of works, including materials, dimensions, and Fairtrade details (training on Artlogic database will be provided).
- Supporting studio operations, inventory management, client viewings, and exhibition preparations.
- Interacting with clients in a friendly and professional demeanour while helping during Goldsmiths’
Fair and the bi-annual Cockpit Open Studios.
Requirements
- Solid professional, full-time fabrication bench experience (min. 3 years, not suitable for recent graduates).
- Proficiency with gold, silver, and mixed media.
- A refined eye for detail and craftsmanship.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently as well as closely alongside the artist.
- Experience in calculating dimensions, using materials efficiently, and identifying potential issues during production.
- Organised, proactive, and reliable with excellent communication and time management skills.
What’s on Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to a leading contemporary art jewellery studio known for its sculptural approach and responsible practice, within an internationally exhibiting studio environment.
- A flexible freelance structure, typically averaging 5 studio days per month, increasing up to 8 days during busy exhibition periods.
- An hourly rate of approximately £20/hr, depending on experience and technical proficiency.
How to Apply
If your practice reflects technical precision, sensitivity to material, and exceptional finish, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Please submit your CV, a brief cover letter, and 5 high-resolution close-up images demonstrating your bench skills and quality of finish via our SmartRecruiters page:
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Important Dates
Application deadline: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and look forward to welcoming the right goldsmith to the team as soon as their schedule permits.
Practical interviews: Rolling throughout August / September 2026
Successful candidates will complete a bench test followed by a paid trial period.
For any questions, email opportunities@utedecker.com
About us
Ute Decker is best known for her minimalist yet bold sculptural pieces. She has created an innovative method of sculpting, bending, and twisting gold and silver into expressive three-dimensional “geometric poetry”. Exhibited internationally, her sculptural jewellery pieces are found in major private and public collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum.
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