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Job vacancies for violin makers in Munich and Cremona

 

 

Store Manager (m/f/d) – Cremona Violin Store, Cremona

The Cremona violin store is our flagship store in the heart of Cremona, one of the world’s most important centers of violin making. We offer a wide range of high-quality instruments and bows, combined with expert advice and the highest standards of professionalism and service quality.

Your Responsibilities

  • Professional customer service and advice in the store
  • Sales of instruments and accessories
  • Organization of daily store operations
  • Acceptance of instruments for sale and proper documentation
  • Performing light organizational and maintenance tasks in the store
  • Supporting marketing activities on online platforms (e.g. maintaining product listings)
  • Contributing to social media activities (posts, updates, small campaigns)

Your Profile

  • Experience in retail or working with musical instruments is an advantage
  • Enjoyment of working with customers and a strong service orientation
  • Strong organizational skills and a precise, careful way of working
  • Excellent English skills are strictly required
  • Additional language skills (Italian or German) are a plus
  • Basic knowledge of social media and online marketing desirable
  • Trustworthiness and reliability are essential
  • Team spirit, strong communication skills, and a sense of responsibility

We Offer

  • A varied role in a traditional and culturally rich environment
  • Work in an international, music-loving team
  • Responsibility and creative freedom in day-to-day operations
  • Attractive employee benefits

LGBTQ welcome. Part-time or 4-day week possible. Start date by agreement. Interested? We look forward to receiving your application with CV and a short motivation statement at:

Corilon violins S.R.L. · via Alessandro Manzoni 3-5 · 26100 Cremona (CR), Italy
Phone: +39 327 8445119 · [email protected] · www.corilon.com 

 

Violin maker or master violin maker (Munich)

In our modern workshop, you will routinely carry out all work involved in preparing, repairing and, if necessary, restoring our wide range of old and new string instruments to make them ready to play in the best technical quality. Taking care of customers with appointments is also part of your job. At our company, you will work independently on an unparalleled variety of interesting string instruments from all periods of violin-making history. We offer you an inspiring and challenging job where you can work independently and creatively realise your full potential every day!

Your profile as a violin maker:

  • You have successfully completed your training as a violin maker and/or passed the master's examination.
  • You have several years of professional experience.
  • You work independently and demonstrate a goal-oriented, precise and meticulous work ethic.
  • You are interested in and inspired by the beauty and function of old and new string instruments in a range of price categories.
  • You work purposefully and with high technical and aesthetic standards.
  • You have the desire to continuously develop and improve your own skills


Corilon violins promotes diversity – LGBTQ individuals and women are explicitly invited to apply. We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (CV, photo, photos of your work)! We can also offer part-time models or flexible working hours by arrangement.

Corilon violins GmbH · Lilienstr. 2 ·81669 Munich Au-Haidhausen
+49 89 444 19 619 · [email protected] · www.corilon.com

Workshop manager: master luthier (Cremona)

In our beautiful historic workshop in Piazza San Michele in Cremona, you will work with 2-3 journeymen on your own responsibility, almost like in your own workshop. You will organise the workshop and carry out all the work involved in making instruments ready to play, repairs and, if necessary, restoration, in order to prepare our wide range of old and new string instruments to the highest technical quality. You will also be involved in the production of new violins and violas in small series. You can expect to live in Italy, work in an extremely attractive environment, carry out a wide range of tasks, find new fulfilment every day, work with two friendly Italian colleagues and receive above-average remuneration for your excellent work.
You will work with us on an unparalleled variety of interesting string instruments from all periods of violin making history. We offer you an inspiring and challenging job in which you can work independently and creatively realise yourself every day.

Your profile

  • You have the desire to live in Italy and have successfully completed training as a violin maker and/or the master's examination
  • You have several years of professional experience
  • You work independently and with a sense of purpose, paying close attention to detail and precision
  • You are interested in and inspired by the beauty and function of old and new string instruments in a range of price categories
  • You work purposefully and with high technical and aesthetic standards, including on new construction
  • You are ambitious to continuously develop and improve your skills

Corilon violins promotes diversity – LGBTQ individuals and women are explicitly encouraged to apply. We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (CV, photo, photos of your work)! We can also offer part-time models or flexible working hours by arrangement.

Corilon violins S.R.L. · Piazza San Michele, 7 · 26100 Cremona (CR), Italy
Phone: +39 327 8445119 · [email protected] · www.corilon.com


Violin maker - setup & repair (Cremona)

Cremona, Italy

For our workshop in Cremona, we are looking for an experienced violin maker to support repair and setup work on existing string instruments for the German Corilon online shop.

This role is strictly hands-on and focused on practical workshop work. It is intended as a pure repair and setup position, without leadership, planning, or customer responsibilities.

Your Tasks

  • Independent repair and setup work on assigned instruments
  • Delivering instruments in a sale-ready, technically and visually sound condition
  • Adhering to agreed timelines for assigned work

What the Role Does Not Include

  • No supervision or instruction of other staff
  • No workshop management or quality responsibility for others
  • No customer service or sales
  • No new instrument making

Working Conditions

  • Full-time or Part-time position with clearly defined working hours
  • Work limited to specified instruments
  • Simple, direct coordination 

A short trial period (1–2 working days) is required to align expectations and assess practical collaboration.

If you are interested in a straightforward, craftsmanship-focused role centered on repair and setup work within a small workshop environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Corilon violins promotes diversity – LGBTQ individuals and women are explicitly invited to apply. We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (CV, photo, photos of your work). We can also offer part-time models or flexible working hours by arrangement.

Corilon violins S.R.L. · Piazza San Michele, 7 · 26100 Cremona (CR), Italy
Phone: +39 327 8445119 · [email protected] · www.corilon.com