Workshop Assistant

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August 27 Berlin

Department

Workshop

Summary

This role will be based in the Berlin workshop, providing both lutherie and administrative assistance to the office. With primary responsibility over assisting the workshop staff with the preparation and ongoing maintenance of auction inventory, the role will also assist with any workshop-related admin.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Lutherie: Assistance with preparation of properties for auction: minor work and adjustments; assisting with written buyer queries relating to properties.
  • Cataloguing: Writing condition reports for auction and private sale properties (graphical and written); assisting in the cataloguing of property (internal shots, label transcriptions & IR photography); reporting endangered species materials.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following:
  • Experience in a workshop role
  • Training in violin-making
  • Experience writing detailed condition reports for instruments
  • A love of music and desire to work within a creative environment
  • Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
  • Strong customer service ethics and high expectations for quality
  • Strong verbal/written communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Process-oriented and adaptable mindset
  • Ability to work with Mac systems and Google apps
  • Strong teamwork mindset, paired with an ability to work independently
  • Fluency in English

Offer

Schedule:
  • Flexible, based on negotiation. Minimum requirement of 20 hours per week during October and November.

Remuneration:
  • €17.50 per hour
  • Freelance employment with a view to a possible future permanent position in the workshop.

Additional information

About Tarisio:
Tarsio is the leading international venue for Fine Instruments and Bows with offices in New York, London, and Berlin. Launched in 1999, we have a 20+ year legacy proudly serving our clients by auctioning the rarest and most exceptional stringed instruments. Tarisio revolutionized the auction market by combining first-class expertise, the efficiency of online bidding, and a firm commitment to ethics and professionalism. Our goal is to continue to make buying and selling instruments accessible for musicians, patrons, dealers and collectors. Tarisio’s teams are dynamic, innovative, humble and provide exceptional client service. We are truly passionate about what we do, the arts community we support, and building a legacy for the instruments we steward.

Please send a CV/portfolio together with a brief cover letter (of less than one page) explaining why you think you are an ideal candidate for this role to [email protected], making sure to include “Workshop Assistant” in the subject line of your email.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Employment Type
Freelance contract
Source URL https://tarisio.com/about-us/work-us-tarisio-employment-opportunities/workshop-assistant/

Email to apply

[email protected]

About Tarisio

Tarisio is the world’s leading Venue for Fine Instruments and Bows. Launched in 1999, we have a 20+ year legacy selling the rarest and most exceptional musical instruments. Tarisio revolutionized the auction market by combining first-class expertise, the efficiency of online bidding, and a firm commitment to ethics and professionalism. We are a close-knit group of creative people who are truly passionate about the arts community we support, and building a legacy for the instruments we sell. We look forward to having a like-minded individual join us!

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