Head Goldsmith

Company

Sia Taylor

Location

Bristol

Salary

From £36k, based on experience

Published

Deadline

Head Goldsmith

Sia Taylor

Bristol

Position: Full time - part time applications considered

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: From £36k, based on experience

Application Deadline: Friday 27th March

Bench Tests and Interviews: 7th – 10th April

About Sia Taylor

Sia Taylor creates delicate, timeless pieces inspired by the natural world, working from her studio in Somerset. Our team of Goldsmiths work from our second studio in the creative city of Bristol.

Founded by designer Sia Taylor almost 20 years ago, the brand is recognised internationally for its poetic aesthetic, subtle elegance, and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. Our studio culture values care, calmness, and a deep respect for traditional techniques. Every piece reflects a quiet dedication to detail, quality, and precision.

The Role: Head Goldsmith

We are seeking an exceptional Head Goldsmith to join our small, highly skilled studio team.

This is a key role within the business, combining expert bench based making with responsibility for overseeing daily production. You will play a central part in ensuring the exceptional quality of both our wholesale and retail fine jewellery orders alongside mentoring and developing the Production Team.

Working closely with the Studio Manager and the Creative Director, you will manage workflow whilst maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and care across all studio output.

You will also work alongside the Design Development Lead to introduce and teach new collections to the team and implement best practice for production.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all work meets our high standards of craftsmanship and quality.
Lead day-to-day jewellery production, from order receipt to completion deadline.
Fabricate and finish fine jewellery using small-scale components in gold and platinum.
Coach and support the production team in learning new production techniques, alongside the Design Development lead.
Maintain a tidy, organised and productive workshop environment.
Delegate tasks and provide mentoring and guidance where appropriate.
Ensure consistent communication and uphold studio policies and expectations.

About You

This role combines hands-on jewellery making with responsibility for production and team development, so you will bring:

Demonstrable experience of fine jewellery making, including at a senior level.
Previous experience of production / studio management
Advanced bench skills including highly accurate and consistent piercing, soldering, drilling and fabrication of small, delicate components in gold and platinum.
Ability to apply stringent quality checks with exceptional attention to detail and finishing.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
A natural ability to mentor and develop others within an open and collaborative environment.
Clear, confident communication skills and a positive, team focused approach

What We Offer

Full time position in our central Bristol studio
The opportunity to join a small, creative team with a strong focus on quality and artistry.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Workplace pension scheme
Annual jewellery budget

To Apply

Please send your CV, a short cover letter, and examples of your work or portfolio to us by Friday 27th March.

We’re looking for someone with exceptional craftsmanship, quiet confidence, and a deep love of making. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

About Sia Taylor

Sia Taylor creates jewellery with a painterly approach, drawing from a palette of precious metals. The collections combine high craftsmanship with a uniquely poetic aesthetic - capturing ephemeral sensations and translating them into precious objects to wear.

We combine selling to a well-established retail market through our own website, with a large wholesale business partnering with top stockists around the world.

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