Senior Carpenter

Overview

StudioXAG creates bold spaces that tell big stories. We are a B Corp-certified creative studio in London and Amsterdam that believe in business as a force for good. We create exciting experiences for some of the world\’s best known brands, telling stories that touch every corner of the globe. We are a diverse team of conceptual thinkers, creative dreamers and inquisitive makers that help this happen. They\’re our core. They make us tick, inspire us, push us to be better. Now we want to hear from you.

The Role

StudioXAG is looking for Senior Carpenters to join the team on a permanent basis, to help us build and install the show stopping storytelling that we are famous for.

Qualifications

• Recognised carpentry and joinery qualification or 10+ years of professional experience
• Extensive experience in carpentry, including first fix and second fix
• Precision joinery and fine finishing for bespoke builds
• Skilled with traditional hand tools and modern woodworking machinery (routers, panel saws, rail saws, edge-bander, vacuum press)
• Proficient in: cutting, profiling, scribing, laminating, dowelling, biscuiting, drilling, and tapping across a wide range of materials
• Advanced finishing techniques such as sanding, staining, lacquering, and polishing
• Strong structural understanding of timber and construction methods
• Broad knowledge of solid and engineered timber, veneers, laminates, composites, and specialist materials
• Experience maintaining and sharpening hand tools and power tools, with general repair and maintenance skills
• Site experience on large projects
• Familiar with organised and clear working practices, including health and safety standards and good extraction practices
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving ability for non-standard or complex fabrication requirements
• Knowledge of production processes and materials
• Background in team leadership and task delegation
• Understanding of low-voltage electrics and LED integration (relevant to joinery installations)
• Additional fabrication skills in metalwork, sculpture, and machining

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects, consulting on comprehensive plans and timelines
• Assign tasks based on team members\’ skill sets to ensure optimal project execution
• Identify areas for improvement, conduct training sessions and mentor junior team members
• Ensure the quality of all projects, provide feedback, and establish growth plans
• Ensure all projects adhere to health and safety regulations and contribute to improving practices
• Drive innovation and process improvement, introducing new materials and processes aligned with company objectives
• Manage own time effectively
• As a senior member of staff, conduct yourself in a professional and proactive manner, exemplifying the core values of the workshop team and the broader business

Benefits

Location: From our East London studio in E10 or on-site/in-store depending on the project.

Hours: Our workshop hours are optional: 7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm. Overnight installations at varying hours are required on a project by project basis and overtime/TOIL is available.

• Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme
• Workplace pension
• 22 days holiday + 3 days off for Xmas Closure + a day off for your birthday + bank holidays
• 0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired
• All-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membership
• Spill mental health support
• Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate & TOIL available

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000, DOE. Please state expectations on application.

Belonging and Inclusivity

StudioXAG is a business that strives for equality for all its people. Known for our storytelling, our different perspectives make us more creative than ever. No matter who you are, you are welcome at StudioXAG.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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