Introduction

The successful applicant, who will be a skilled, experienced and a highly motivated Furniture Maker, will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant and creative environment. Under the direction of Joseph Walsh and the supervision of a Production Manager the Senior Furniture Maker will work on significant one-of-a-kind ‘installation’ works, ‘Bespoke’ Commissions and ‘Selected Works’. They will contribute to the strategic development of the workshop.

The role will include:

§ Working on significant one-of-a-kind commissions from timber selection through to completion.

§ The making of the studio’s ‘Selected Works’.

§ Delegating tasks (within ones own project) to Assistant Makers.

§ Overseeing the training of Assistant Makers

§ Continuously raising standards in the work and in the working environment

Education & Experience required:

§ Applicants will have completed a college course (at a recognised college) and/or completed an apprenticeship programme.

§ Applicants will have a minimum of 5 years experience in a workshop, making bespoke furniture at the highest level and/or will have completed work on a significant commission at Joseph Walsh Studio.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

§ Have the ability to work as part of a team

§ Be highly motivated

§ Have a strong appreciation of design, making and materials

§ The ability to achieve deadlines

§ The ability to work on their own initiative

§ Have the ability to solve problems and meet the technical challenges presented by complex projects.

§ Initiative and innovation in ones work and work environment.

Additional requirements

The senior maker will have a ‘Senior Makers Chest’ to include all hand and power tools.

For further information contact:

Frances McDonald at:

Tel: +353 21 4771759

Email: frances@josephwalshstudio.com

Date:

January 2008