The Bead-Work Artisan
2025-05-06T20:28:53+00:00
The Maa Trust
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Manufacturing & Warehouse
2025-05-15T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The Bead-Work Artisan
- The Bead-work Artisan at The Maa Bead-work will be responsible for creating high-quality, culturally authentic beadwork products that reflect Maasai heritage while supporting sustainable livelihoods, preserving indigenous craftsmanship,andcontributing to women's economic empowerment through artisan employment.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Produce bead-work items such as jewelry, home decor, and fashion accessories according to provided designs, qualitystandards, and production timelines.
- Participate in the co-creation of new product designs with the product development team and give cultural inputonpatterns and symbolism.
- Maintain consistency and precision in bead arrangement, stitching, color coordination, and finishing.
- Handle bead-work tools and materials responsibly, ensuring minimal waste and proper storage.
- Participate in artisan training sessions to improve quality, efficiency, and new techniques.
- Uphold traditional Maasai bead-work standards while adapting to contemporary designs.
- Collaborate with fellow artisans and supervisors to meet daily and weekly production targets.
- Ensure products are clean, finished, and ready for quality inspection and packaging.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace at all times.
- Adhere to workshop rules, safety protocols, and community development values.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Bead-work knowledge will be considered
- Reliability and respect for work deadlines.
- Openness to innovation and product diversification.
- Proven experience or natural skill in traditional Maasai bead-work.
- Familiarity with various types of bead materials, stitching methods, and color symbolism.
- Ability to replicate designs with high accuracy and consistency.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in training sessions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Produce bead-work items such as jewelry, home decor, and fashion accessories according to provided designs, qualitystandards, and production timelines. Participate in the co-creation of new product designs with the product development team and give cultural inputonpatterns and symbolism. Maintain consistency and precision in bead arrangement, stitching, color coordination, and finishing. Handle bead-work tools and materials responsibly, ensuring minimal waste and proper storage. Participate in artisan training sessions to improve quality, efficiency, and new techniques. Uphold traditional Maasai bead-work standards while adapting to contemporary designs. Collaborate with fellow artisans and supervisors to meet daily and weekly production targets. Ensure products are clean, finished, and ready for quality inspection and packaging. Maintain a clean and organized workspace at all times. Adhere to workshop rules, safety protocols, and community development values.
Bead-work knowledge will be considered Reliability and respect for work deadlines. Openness to innovation and product diversification. Proven experience or natural skill in traditional Maasai bead-work. Familiarity with various types of bead materials, stitching methods, and color symbolism. Ability to replicate designs with high accuracy and consistency. Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in training sessions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
The Bead-Work Artisan
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse]
Jobs at:
The Maa Trust
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 15 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Bead-Work Artisan
- The Bead-work Artisan at The Maa Bead-work will be responsible for creating high-quality, culturally authentic beadwork products that reflect Maasai heritage while supporting sustainable livelihoods, preserving indigenous craftsmanship,andcontributing to women's economic empowerment through artisan employment.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Produce bead-work items such as jewelry, home decor, and fashion accessories according to provided designs, qualitystandards, and production timelines.
- Participate in the co-creation of new product designs with the product development team and give cultural inputonpatterns and symbolism.
- Maintain consistency and precision in bead arrangement, stitching, color coordination, and finishing.
- Handle bead-work tools and materials responsibly, ensuring minimal waste and proper storage.
- Participate in artisan training sessions to improve quality, efficiency, and new techniques.
- Uphold traditional Maasai bead-work standards while adapting to contemporary designs.
- Collaborate with fellow artisans and supervisors to meet daily and weekly production targets.
- Ensure products are clean, finished, and ready for quality inspection and packaging.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace at all times.
- Adhere to workshop rules, safety protocols, and community development values.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Bead-work knowledge will be considered
- Reliability and respect for work deadlines.
- Openness to innovation and product diversification.
- Proven experience or natural skill in traditional Maasai bead-work.
- Familiarity with various types of bead materials, stitching methods, and color symbolism.
- Ability to replicate designs with high accuracy and consistency.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in training sessions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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