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Craft Store Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Store Manager

Brea, CA · On-site

$80K - $87K/yr

Store Manager - La Brea Mall At Ana Luisa, we believe fine jewelry should be beautifully crafted, responsibly made, and designed to be worn every day. Rooted in modern luxury, we create elevated ...

Store Manager -- La Brea Mall At Ana Luisa, we believe fine jewelry should be beautifully crafted, responsibly made, and designed to be worn every day. Rooted in modern luxury, we create elevated ...

Store Manager

Brea, CA · On-site

$80 - $87/hr

Store Manager - La Brea Mall At Ana Luisa, we believe fine jewelry should be beautifully crafted, responsibly made, and designed to be worn every day. Rooted in modern luxury, we create elevated ...

Store Manager for Venchi Chocolate and Gelato! About Us: Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi ... to craftsmanship and well-being. With over 145 years of history, Venchi offers more than 350 ...

Store Manager for Venchi Chocolate and Gelato! About Us: Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi ... to craftsmanship and well-being. With over 145 years of history, Venchi offers more than 350 ...

Store Manager - L.A. Area

Glendale, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Store Manager for Venchi Chocolate and Gelato! About Us: Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi ... to craftsmanship and well-being. With over 145 years of history, Venchi offers more than 350 ...

... craftsmanship in every piece we make. We're looking for an organized, experienced Assistant Store ... Manager to help our Santa Monica store deliver the in-store experience Pedal Mafia is known for ...

... craftsmanship in every piece we make. We're looking for an organized, experienced Assistant Store ... Manager to help our Santa Monica store deliver the in-store experience Pedal Mafia is known for one ...

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How much do craft store jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for craft store in California is $22.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $26.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are craft store jobs?

Craft store jobs include a variety of roles that support the operations of retail stores specializing in arts, crafts, and hobby supplies. Typical positions include sales associates, cashiers, stock clerks, and managers, as well as specialized roles like custom framing experts or class instructors. Employees are often responsible for helping customers find products, providing crafting advice, maintaining inventory, and creating in-store displays. These jobs may require creativity, customer service skills, and knowledge of different crafting materials and techniques.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a craft store manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Craft Store Manager, you need strong retail management experience, inventory control knowledge, and a passion for arts and crafts, often supported by a background in business or merchandising. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and visual merchandising tools is typically required. Excellent customer service, creativity, and leadership skills help in building a loyal customer base and motivating staff. These skills are crucial for maximizing sales, ensuring smooth store operations, and creating an inspiring shopping environment.

What are some common challenges employees face when working in a craft store, and how can they overcome them?

Employees in craft stores often encounter challenges such as staying current with new crafting trends, managing inventory of diverse supplies, and assisting customers with specialized project questions. To overcome these, it's helpful to stay engaged with crafting communities, participate in store-led training sessions, and develop strong product knowledge. Building good communication skills and collaborating with teammates also make it easier to handle busy periods and provide excellent customer service.

What is the difference between Craft Store vs Craft Instructor?

AspectCraft StoreCraft Instructor
Required CredentialsNone or basic retail experienceArt or craft certifications, teaching experience
Work EnvironmentRetail store, customer service settingClassroom or workshop setting, often in community centers or craft stores
Employer & Industry UsageRetail industry, arts and crafts sectorEducational and arts sector, craft workshops
Common Search & ComparisonPeople looking to work in retail arts and craftsPeople interested in teaching crafts or leading workshops

The main difference between a Craft Store employee and a Craft Instructor is that the former primarily works in retail, assisting customers and managing store operations, while the latter focuses on teaching craft techniques through classes and workshops. Both roles require knowledge of arts and crafts, but Craft Instructors typically need additional teaching credentials and experience. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right position based on their skills and career goals.

What are popular job titles related to Craft Store jobs in California?

For Craft Store jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Craft Store jobs in California look for?

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What cities in California are hiring for Craft Store jobs?

Cities in California with the most Craft Store job openings:

Infographic showing various Craft Store job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $46,951 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Store Manager - Beverly Center

Los Angeles, CA • On-site


Pandora A/S

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 30 rated jewelry retailers

Great coworkers

People enjoy working here

Good employer


$94.27/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


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Where original thinking is welcomed, and can turn into positive impact in a heartbeat, we can dream big, dare to act, and deliver with care and passion. At Pandora you can each craft far more than just an incredible career.

About the Team:

The Store Manager will be the ultimate Pandora Fan. As the Store Manager, you will fully immerse yourself in our brand, culture, product whilst taking immense pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role offers the exciting opportunity to spend quality time on the sales floor, engaging with customers and working alongside your team to drive sales. As the Store Manager, you will coach and manage a team of Assistant Store Manager, Sales Leads and Sales Associates.

*Please note, this job will require the completion of an assessment that will be emailed to you upon submissionofyour application.

Our Store Managers shine by:

  • Dareto develop a store culture filled with passion for our brand, where team members shine as extraordinary brand ambassadors.
  • Establish a high-performance selling environment that createsmomentsand exceeds shopper expectations, delivering unforgettable experiences every time.
  • Embrace the opportunities and soar beyond commercial targets and KPI expectations, setting new records and achieving remarkable success.
  • Dreamto Build, coach and inspire a team of talented Pandorians, fostering a sense of accountability for both yours and the overall store performance by providing real-time feedback and guidance to empower your team in achieving their KPI goals.
  • In partnership with the Divisional Sales Manager and Human Resource Generalist identify and resolve any potential performance issues and policy violations.
  • Utilize yourbrillianceacross your divisions of responsibility (talent, brand, operations, and fan experience), guaranteeing the timely implementation of visual merchandising directives, efficient operational processes, and continuous talent growth and development.

Craft your career with us if you have:

  • You can demonstrate you’re a results-orientated leader with at least 3-5 years of experience as a Store Manager in a high-performance selling environment.
  • You have developed a sense ofCarein your communication skills both written and verbal. You know how tocharmand captivate an audience with the ability to connect with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Your business acumen is sharper than adiamond,coupled with your analytical thinking that can show andDeliverpositive results.
  • You're a talent magnet, skilled in recruiting, retaining, and developing exceptional teams. Succession planning and internal mobility.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite, KWI, POS systems, and applicant tracking systems is where you shine.
  • You are at least 18 years or older and can provide proof of identity and eligibility to work
  • Dreamto deliver! A flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays is all part of the excitement. This can include standing for extended periods
  • We Dare! We offer robust compensation package including base + bonus’s, a 401K plan to help you secure your financial future
  • We Care! Pandora offers extensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, anniversary gift cards and product discounts!
  • We Dream! Pandora is fostering growth and crafting opportunities to support the business needs which learning and development programs, continuous feedback, LinkedIn learning, tuition reimbursement and more
  • We Deliver! PTO Package including: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Birthday, Celebration days and Paid Holidays

About Pandora:

Where original thinking is welcomed, and can turn into positive impact in a heartbeat, we can dream big, dare to act, and deliver with care and passion. At Pandora you can each craft far more than just an incredible career.

About the Team:

The Store Manager will be the ultimate Pandora Fan. As the Store Manager, you will fully immerse yourself in our brand, culture, product whilst taking immense pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role offers the exciting opportunity to spend quality time on the sales floor, engaging with customers and working alongside your team to drive sales. As the Store Manager, you will coach and manage a team of Assistant Store Manager, Sales Leads and Sales Associates.

*Please note, this job will require the completion of an assessment that will be emailed to you upon submissionofyour application.

Our Store Managers shine by:

  • Dareto develop a store culture filled with passion for our brand, where team members shine as extraordinary brand ambassadors.
  • Establish a high-performance selling environment that createsmomentsand exceeds shopper expectations, delivering unforgettable experiences every time.
  • Embrace the opportunities and soar beyond commercial targets and KPI expectations, setting new records and achieving remarkable success.
  • Dreamto Build, coach and inspire a team of talented Pandorians, fostering a sense of accountability for both yours and the overall store performance by providing real-time feedback and guidance to empower your team in achieving their KPI goals.
  • In partnership with the Divisional Sales Manager and Human Resource Generalist identify and resolve any potential performance issues and policy violations.
  • Utilize yourbrillianceacross your divisions of responsibility (talent, brand, operations, and fan experience), guaranteeing the timely implementation of visual merchandising directives, efficient operational processes, and continuous talent growth and development.

Craft your career with us if you have:

  • You can demonstrate you’re a results-orientated leader with at least 3-5 years of experience as a Store Manager in a high-performance selling environment.
  • You have developed a sense ofCarein your communication skills both written and verbal. You know how tocharmand captivate an audience with the ability to connect with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Your business acumen is sharper than adiamond,coupled with your analytical thinking that can show andDeliverpositive results.
  • You're a talent magnet, skilled in recruiting, retaining, and developing exceptional teams. Succession planning and internal mobility.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite, KWI, POS systems, and applicant tracking systems is where you shine.
  • You are at least 18 years or older and can provide proof of identity and eligibility to work
  • Dreamto deliver! A flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays is all part of the excitement. This can include standing for extended periods
  • We Dare! We offer robust compensation package including base + bonus’s, a 401K plan to help you secure your financial future
  • We Care! Pandora offers extensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, anniversary gift cards and product discounts!
  • We Dream! Pandora is fostering growth and crafting opportunities to support the business needs which learning and development programs, continuous feedback, LinkedIn learning, tuition reimbursement and more
  • We Deliver! PTO Package including: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Birthday, Celebration days and Paid Holidays

Salary: $32.90 to $41.15

About Pandora:

Pandora designs, manufactures, and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 27,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 23.4 billion in 2021.

Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status, and age.

About Pandora NAM:

The Pandora North America team in the USA & Canada consists of more than 115 employees working at our offices in New York & Baltimore, more than 80 in our Logistics Center in Columbia, Maryland, an additional 100 in field positions, and more than 3,900 in our owned and operated stores.

Today, the USA is Pandora’s single largest market. The Pandora North American region as a whole encompasses over 1,400 points of sale, including over 420 concept stores, with more than 300 being owned and operated by Pandora.

Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status, and age.

About Pandora NAM:

The Pandora North America team in the USA & Canada consists of more than 115 employees working at our offices in New York & Baltimore, more than 80 in our Logistics Center in Columbia, Maryland, an additional 100 in field positions, and more than 3,900 in our owned and operated stores.

Today, the USA is Pandora’s single largest market. The Pandora North American region as a whole encompasses over 1,400 points of sale, including over 420 concept stores, with more than 300 being owned and operated by Pandora.

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