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Tapestry Weaver

Organisation: Dovecot Studios

Salary: £28k – £31k

Location: Edinburgh

Do you want to create some of the most exciting artworks in tapestry? Dovecot Studios is looking for a skilled studio weaver to be part of a world-class team.

This is a rare opportunity to join the team to create some of the most exciting artworks in tapestry and collaborate with leading artists, designers, museums and galleries. As a Dovecot weaver, you’ll be a team player, with over three years professional high-loom weaving experience. You will have proven ability to hand weave tapestries to a high technical and aesthetic standard plus the skills to determine weaving rates and complete projects to an agreed schedule and budget. Knowledge, understanding and interest in contemporary art, craft and textiles is essential.

If you have an eye for detail and extremely high standards, and if you are professional, punctual and want to push the boundaries in tapestry and fine art textile, this could be for you. If you’re interested in the work we do and feel like you might be the right fit for our creative team, please drop us an email with your contact details, CV, cover letter and portfolio: recruitment@dovecotstudios.com

A full job description, person specification and equality & diversity monitoring form are available to download from the Dovecot website.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please email or post your CV (up to 2 pages), a cover letter stating your reasons why you want to join the team (up to 2 pages), a digital portfolio (up to 4 pages) demonstrating your experience and the Equality & Diversity Form. This position is available until filled; early applications are encouraged and will be assessed promptly. Our provisional deadline is no later than 9am on Monday 1st September 2025 with interviews scheduled for Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th September 2025.

Application Deadline: Monday 01/09/2025