Current openings at Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments are posted here.
- Luthier / String Instrument Repair Technician, Cos Cob
- Bow Technician, Cos Cob
- Retail and Rental Manager, Greenwich (Cos Cob)
- Retail Sales and Online Marketing, Norwalk
Luthier / String Instrument Repair Technician
Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments | Cos Cob, CT
About Us
Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments is a boutique fine strings shop serving Greenwich, Fairfield County, and the surrounding communities. We specialize in violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, offering exceptional instruments, expert repairs, and personalized service to students, teachers, and serious musicians.
The Position
We're looking for a skilled luthier or an accomplished string musician interested in developing a career in instrument repair and luthiery.
Previous luthiery experience is preferred, but not necessarily required for the right candidate. We also welcome people without formal repair training who are willing to learn the art and craft.
We recognize that accomplished musicians often possess an excellent understanding of their instruments, and we're open to working with someone who has the ability, dedication, and desire to develop professional repair skills.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing position that combines instrument repair and maintenance with retail sales and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
- Perform instrument setups, including bridge fitting, soundpost adjustments, peg fitting, and string replacement.
- Perform bow rehairing and basic bow repairs, depending on experience.
- Diagnose and address common instrument issues.
- Prepare and maintain instruments for rental and sale.
- Assist customers with instrument, bow, and accessory selection.
- Work directly with students, parents, teachers, and professional musicians.
- Help maintain an organized and professional workshop.
Qualifications
We welcome applicants from either of the following backgrounds:
Experienced Luthiers
- Formal luthiery training, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience repairing and maintaining bowed string instruments.
- Strong understanding of proper instrument setups and repair techniques.
- Ability to work independently and maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
Accomplished String Musicians Interested in Luthiery
- Accomplished violin, viola, cello, or double bass player with a strong understanding of their instrument.
- Genuine interest in learning instrument repair, maintenance, and restoration.
- Good mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, patience, and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn, accept instruction, and develop professional repair skills.
- A serious interest in building a long-term career in the field.
Major pluses
- Violin playing.
- Painting experience, especially mixing and matching colors.
Additional Requirements
- Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable interacting with customers in a retail environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Strong professional references required and will be contacted.
- A commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Why Join Atelier?
- Work in a beautiful, well-appointed string instrument shop.
- Join a small team dedicated to quality craftsmanship and personalized service.
- Opportunity for an accomplished musician to develop valuable luthiery skills.
- Work with instruments ranging from student models to fine professional instruments.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Please email your résumé, a brief description of your musical background and/or instrument repair experience, and 2–3 professional references to atelierstringshop@gmail.com. Put “Luthier” in the subject line.
For experienced luthiers, photos of recent repair or restoration work are welcome.
For musicians without previous repair experience, please tell us about your playing background and why you're interested in learning the art of luthiery.
Bow Technician
Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments | Cos Cob, CT
The Position
We're looking for a bow technician to rehair and repair violin, viola, cello, and bass bows.
Bow-repair experience is preferred, but not required for the right candidate. We also welcome people without formal bow training who are willing to learn the craft.
This is precise bench work. You will also help customers when a bow needs to be evaluated or replaced.
Responsibilities
- Rehair violin, viola, cello, and bass bows.
- Replace wraps, grips, and thumb leather.
- Repair and replace bow tips.
- Clean bows, and perform French polish depending on experience.
- Assist with bow restoration, depending on experience.
- Help customers compare and select bows.
- Keep the bow bench organized and the work careful.
Qualifications
We welcome applicants from either of the following backgrounds:
Experienced Bow Technicians
- Experience rehairing and repairing violin-family bows.
- Careful, consistent work on hair, knots, wraps, and tips.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high standard.
People Willing to Learn
- Good hands, patience, and close attention to detail.
- Genuine interest in bows and in learning rehairing and bow repair.
- Willingness to accept instruction and build a long-term craft.
A major plus
- Playing violin, or another bowed string instrument, so you know how a bow should respond.
How to Apply
Please email your résumé, a short description of your bow or musical background, and 2–3 professional references to atelierstringshop@gmail.com. Put “Bow Technician” in the subject line.
If you have rehaired or repaired bows, photos of recent work are welcome.
If you are new to bow work, tell us why you want to learn it.
Retail and Rental Manager
Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments | Greenwich (Cos Cob), CT
The Position
We're hiring a retail and rental manager for our Greenwich shop in Cos Cob. You will run the sales floor and the student rental program, and you will be the person families, teachers, and players rely on for clear advice.
This is a hands-on shop role. You will help people choose instruments, bows, and accessories, and you will keep rentals organized from the first fitting through exchanges and returns.
Responsibilities
- Lead retail sales of violins, violas, cellos, double basses, bows, strings, and accessories.
- Manage rental fittings, paperwork, exchanges, and returns.
- Work with students, parents, teachers, and school programs.
- Keep the sales floor and rental inventory accurate and well presented.
- Follow Atelier's published prices, rental terms, and shop policies.
- Help the Cos Cob shop stay organized through the day.
Qualifications
- Retail experience, preferably in a specialty shop.
- Comfortable explaining a rental and helping a student find the right size and setup.
- Organized, dependable, and patient with families.
- Rental or school-music experience is a plus.
- Playing a string instrument is a plus.
Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Saturday hours are 10 am to 2 pm from June 15 through October 15. The shop is closed Sunday.
How to Apply
Please email your résumé and a short note about your retail or rental experience to atelierstringshop@gmail.com. Put “Retail and Rental Manager” in the subject line.
Retail Sales and Online Marketing
Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments | Norwalk, CT
The Position
We're hiring a retail sales and online marketing person for our Norwalk shop. You will help customers in the store and help Atelier present its instruments, rentals, and accessories online.
The work is split between the sales floor and practical marketing: clear posts, email, and website offers that match what the shop actually sells.
Responsibilities
- Sell violins, violas, cellos, double basses, bows, strings, and accessories in the Norwalk shop.
- Help with rentals and fittings when a customer needs them.
- Write and post accurate online marketing for the shop and atelierfinestrings.com.
- Keep online offers, photos, and descriptions consistent with the shop.
- Answer customer questions in the store and from online inquiries.
Qualifications
- Comfortable selling in person and writing clearly.
- Some experience with social posts, email, or online advertising is welcome. Willingness to learn our tools matters as much.
- Organized and reliable.
- Playing a string instrument is a plus.
Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. The Norwalk shop is closed Saturday and Sunday.
How to Apply
Please email your résumé and a short note about your sales or marketing experience to atelierstringshop@gmail.com. Put “Norwalk Retail and Marketing” in the subject line. A sample of writing or a social post is welcome, not required.
Our Shops
Greenwich (Cos Cob)
403 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT 06807
203-661-9500
Norwalk
20 Fitch Street
Norwalk, CT 06855
475-317-1275
