Join Zhengdaming
Walk with a thousand-year lacquer tradition and create Eastern living aesthetics together
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Talent Philosophy
"Integrity in the heart, honesty in the vessel." We are looking for people willing to settle down and do one thing well.
People who keep the craft, and people who get things done
Zhengdaming grew out of an old trading house founded in 1925, and today is an industry group covering lacquer tree planting, raw lacquer collection, refining and processing, lacquerware making and cultural product development. The lacquer trade cannot be hurried — a lacquer tree takes five years before it can be tapped, and one piece of lacquerware needs eight coats of lacquer and months of curing in a humid chamber. We believe people are the same: slower is often faster.
Here you touch the full industry chain from lacquer grove to exhibition hall, learn traditional techniques from a provincial-level representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, and take part in designing products for contemporary life. We respect the craft, and we respect everyone who makes the craft their career.
If "integrity in the heart, honesty in the vessel" speaks to you, we welcome you to join us.
Open Positions
Open Positions
These positions are open on an ongoing basis. Click a position card to see its responsibilities and requirements; the latest job posting applies.
Lacquer Technician / Apprentice
Responsibilities
- Learn and carry out traditional processes such as lacquering, gold tracery and inlay under the guidance of ICH representative inheritors;
- Complete lacquerware production tasks to process standards, maintaining both quality and schedule;
- Maintain lacquer craft tools and the workshop, and keep records of each process.
Requirements
- No experience or specific major required; genuine interest in hands-on craft;
- Patient and detail-oriented, able to focus on repetitive processes and accept systematic apprenticeship training;
- Able to live and work at the Pingli base.
Lacquerware Product Design
Responsibilities
- Design and develop lacquerware and cultural creative products, producing design proposals and renderings;
- Follow the process from prototyping and trial production through to mass production, keeping the design faithfully realised;
- Take part in market research and exhibitions to keep expanding the product line.
Requirements
- Background in industrial design, arts and crafts or a related field;
- Proficient with Rhino, KeyShot, Photoshop and other design software;
- Knowledge of Chinese lacquer techniques or traditional cultural products preferred.
E-commerce Operations / Livestream
Responsibilities
- Run day-to-day store operations and campaign planning on Taobao, Douyin and other platforms;
- Plan, host and review livestream selling sessions, continuously improving conversion;
- Produce short-video content, manage followers and analyse sales data.
Requirements
- Familiar with the rules of major e-commerce platforms and livestream operations;
- Experience in lacquer, art collectibles, tea ware or similar categories preferred;
- Comfortable on camera, with content planning and data review skills.
International Trade Specialist
Responsibilities
- Develop overseas markets for raw lacquer and lacquerware, and acquire and maintain clients;
- Handle the full process of trade inquiries, quotations, documentation and order execution;
- Take part in international exhibitions and cross-border online channel operations.
Requirements
- Written and spoken communication in English or Japanese;
- Understanding of basic international trade procedures and documentation;
- Export experience in handicrafts or chemical raw materials preferred.
Lacquer Grove Base Management
Responsibilities
- Handle day-to-day care of the lacquer groves, including tending, pest and disease control and patrol records;
- Organise production during the lacquer tapping season and manage raw lacquer harvest quality and output records;
- Support field implementation and data collection for research projects at the base.
Requirements
- Familiarity with farming or forestry work preferred;
- Able to live on site at the base and work outdoors during the tapping season;
- Steady and responsible, with accurate recording of production data.
Study Tour Instructor / Exhibition Hall Host
Responsibilities
- Provide daily guiding at the ICH exhibition hall and arrange visitor routes;
- Deliver lacquer craft study tour courses and keep improving course content and experience;
- Handle group bookings with the team and maintain reception records.
Requirements
- Standard Mandarin, fluent expression and a warm manner;
- Background in education, tourism, museology or a related field preferred;
- Genuine interest in intangible cultural heritage and a strong service mindset.
Haven't found a suitable position? You are also welcome to send your CV to the email address below, stating the direction you are interested in. We will add it to our talent pool and contact you as soon as a matching position opens.
Process
Recruitment Process
Four steps from application to onboarding, expected to take 1–2 weeks in total. We keep you informed of progress at every stage.
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Submit Your CV
Apply by email, stating "position applied for + name"
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CV Screening
Feedback on initial screening within three working days
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Interview / Practical Test
Some positions include a craft test or portfolio review
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Offer and Onboarding
Offer issued, followed by onboarding and pre-post training
Benefits
Benefits
Only when craftspeople can live with dignity can the craft itself last.
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Compensation
Base salary + performance bonus + seniority pay, with steady growth tied to contribution
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Social Insurance
Full statutory social insurance; paid annual leave once confirmed in post, so you can work with peace of mind
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Craft Training
Coaching by ICH representative inheritors, with internal and external training, taught hand by hand
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Career Paths
Three promotion tracks — management, craft and professional — advancement based on ability
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can fresh graduates or career changers apply?+
Yes. The lacquer technician / apprentice position requires no prior experience; the company provides systematic training under ICH representative inheritors. For other positions, please apply against the responsibilities and requirements listed for each role.
How soon will I hear back after sending my CV?+
We reply within three working days. If your enquiry is urgent, you may also call 130-7291-3676 on weekdays between 9:00–18:00.
Can I apply for more than one position?+
Yes. State your first-choice "position applied for + name" in the email subject line; if you would like to be considered for other positions as well, you can add a note in the body of your CV.
Where are the work locations?+
Group headquarters is in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, and the production base is in Longtou Village, Chengguan Town, Pingli County, Ankang. Positions such as lacquer technician and lacquer grove base management require residence at the base; please refer to the location stated for each position.
Contact
How to Apply
Choose any one of the three; we look forward to meeting you.
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Visits and Correspondence
25 Tangyan Road, High-Tech Zone, Xi'an
Room 1707, Block A, Galaxy New Coordinates
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Sending Your CV
Email: 2500226321@qq.com
State "position applied for + name" in the subject line; we reply within three working days