Craftsman — Jewelry & Home Décor
Fierce Forward · Full-Time · On-Site · $20–$30+/hr equivalent (piece rate)
Earning potential: Most craftsmen earn $20–mid $20s/hr equivalent. Faster, highly accurate craftsmen reach the low $30s. Your skill drives your income.
At Fierce Forward, every piece that leaves our studio carries intention. The jewelry our customers wear on hard days, the décor that grounds them in their homes all starts with hands like yours. This is a role for someone who finds real satisfaction in mastering a craft and takes quiet pride in making something beautiful, consistently and well.
No prior jewelry-making experience is required. We train the right person.
Please note: This role requires signing a non-compete agreement as a condition of employment. We invest significantly in training every craftsman we bring on. If you are currently making or selling jewelry, plan to in the future, or are primarily interested in learning the craft for personal use or resale, this role is not the right fit.
Compensation + Bonuses
Training Pay (Hourly)
During training, you’ll be paid hourly while you learn our standards and processes.
Production Pay (Piece Rate)
After training, this role moves to piece-rate pay meaning the faster and more accurately you work, the more you earn. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
- Most craftsman earn the equivalent of the low-to-mid $20s/hour
- Faster, highly accurate craftsman reach the low $30s/hour equivalent
- Earnings vary based on speed, accuracy, and consistency
- There is no ceiling, your skill is your income
Weekly Quality Bonus
We offer a weekly bonus based on error rate and quality standards.
4-Week Accelerator
Hit the quality target for 4 consecutive weeks and we increase the bonus. The better you get, the more the role rewards you.
Who You Are
You are:
- Highly coachable — you receive direction, apply it, and improve quickly
- Detail-obsessed in the best way — you notice what others miss
- Reliable & steady — you show up, follow through, and take your commitments seriously
- Proud of your work — you care about quality even when no one is watching
- Team-first — you make the people around you better and they do the same for you
- Serious about growth — you want a place to build real skill and contribute long-term
If you’re the kind of person who finds satisfaction in mastering a craft, not just going through the motions, you’ll feel at home here. We’re building a team that grows together, earns more as they improve, and takes real pride in what they make.
What You’ll Do
Every day here has a rhythm, and the work you produce is yours to own:
- Handcraft jewelry and gemstone home décor using established Fierce Forward processes
- Follow step-by-step standards with consistency, quality lives in the details
- Inspect your finished work and correct any issues before it moves forward
- Keep your workspace organized and ready so your best work is always possible
- Contribute to a strong team culture built on respect, accountability, and momentum
- Bring ideas forward when you spot a better way, then help make it happen
Qualifications
- No jewelry-making experience required, we train the right person
- Ability to learn quickly, follow direction, and hold yourself to a high standard
- Genuine commitment to growing with the team, this is a long-term opportunity, not a short-term role
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What's something you've spent a lot of time learning or practicing that most people wouldn't have the patience for?
- This is a full-time, in-office position 5 weekdays per week, (8:00am–4:00pm) at our North Scottsdale location near Pima and the 101. Also, this role requires a non-compete agreement meaning you cannot sell similar products or share what you learn with others. Please confirm you can commute to our location and that you will agree to sign the non-compete agreement.
- Do you currently sell, have sold or plan to sell jewelry, crystals, or similar products? If yes, please tell us more.
- In this role you will be creating Fierce Forward designs, you will not be creating your own designs. Is this a fit for you?
- Have you ever worked with hand tools and small components? If so, please share more.
- Describe a situation where you followed someone else's instructions or process exactly, even if you think it would be better done differently.
- Which of the following best describes the way you work?
A - I'm at my best when I'm collaborating closely with teammates. Staying in communication throughout the day keeps me motivated and on track.
B - I prefer to work independently and stay focused on the task at hand.
C - I like to be vocal and involved! I enjoy sharing ideas, flagging issues, and helping shape how processes work.
Work Location: In person
