Our Story
Studio Roka was founded in 2020 in Zürich, Switzerland. Roka is a place of creativity, inspiration and an escape from the everyday. It offers a variety of courses as well as an open workshop for all clay enthusiasts. Here you will also find a small shop, selling locally made ceramics by Roka’s founder, Mojca Vidmar.
Internship Opportunity: Pottery & Ceramic Studio
Are you passionate about pottery and ceramics? Ready to deepen your experience and grow within a vibrant, creative business? Join us for a 6-month internship, with the potential for a longer-term position for the right candidate.
Why Work With Us?
Supportive Environment: We believe in investing in our team and helping you grow both personally and professionally.
Flexible, Understanding Team: We work closely with each other and appreciate the unique contributions everyone brings.
Prime Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Zurich's vibrant Kreis 3, surrounded by creativity and inspiration.
What We’re Looking For:
Passion and experience in pottery/ceramics – Whether you’re fresh from training or already have experience, your love for the craft is essential.
Bilingual fluency in German and English.
Availability for 60% workload, with at least one evening a week and two Saturdays per month.
Quick learner, creative thinker, and multi-tasker. If you can embrace wearing many hats without feeling overwhelmed, this might be the role for you.
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience in marketing, graphic design, or social media – skills that can help grow our brand are always valued.
Start Date: To be discussed, but no later than January 25.
How to Apply
Send us:
A Motivation Letter – tell us why this internship calls to you and why pottery is your passion.
Photos of Your Relevant Work – showcase your creative journey so far!
A Peek into Your Personality – Tell us 3 things you imagine you’d absolutely love about working in a pottery studio and 3 things you might not like as much (don’t worry, we know no one dreams of cleaning!).
Note: This position is best suited for someone who thrives on learning quickly, thinking on their feet, and jumping into diverse tasks. If that sounds energizing, apply! If it feels overwhelming, it may not be the best fit. We’re looking for someone with personality, passion, and a drive to be part of our growing creative team.
Application can be sent to: mojca@studio-roka.com
Mojca is the founder of Studio Roka. A potter and a photographer in love with contemporary aesthetics.
“Studio Roka is my second home and merges everything I love. Meeting new people, expressing myself creatively and spreading the love for handcraft. Welcome to my living room. I hope you feel this love in every visit!”
— Mojca Vidmar
Ami is a creative whirlwind and a bundle of positivity. She is our expert on color combinations and has a background in art education. As a ceramist and a teacher she supports us in all of the daily business. Ami speaks English and Slovene.
— Anamarija Cvelbar
Greta. Our administrative assistant, despite her love for order, has developed a real obsession for all the mess, and all of this at Studio Roka. From the first course on, she was enthusiastic and hasn't stopped creating since. You will meet her in crashcourses, beginner and intermediate classes.
“Oh what a mess…i love it”.
— Greta Kribbe
Maria is our member -become-a-teacher and another friendly face in the team. Fun spirited and always well dressed :)
“I love that clay has a life of its own. Trying to tame it into something useful and beautiful is my new passion”
— Maria Truija
Studio Roka’s administrative genie. Your communication partner for all the group events and a pottery teacher.
Yasmine is also a ceramists who appreciates reserved aesthetic, also reflected in her ceramics. She speaks German and English.
— Yasmine Diem
