Part Time Picture Framing and Design position available now.
compensation: $20 per hour to begin.
employment type: part-time
Experienced picture framer preferred, or some relevant experience a plus.
You will work side-by-side with the owner who has been framing for almost 40 years
Part Time-Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11-6, Saturday 11-4.
Saturdays are a must
Duties will include:
Daily workings of studio - answering phone/taking clear messages, garbage and recycling maintenance, cleaning/vacuuming as needed, keeping customer and work areas tidy, accepting deliveries (from UPS/FEDEX, distributors) and checking in materials/delivery
Client interaction - greeting with friendliness, assisting with design and technical advice, handling pick-ups, processing payments
Handling client work (posters, original art, maps, textiles, etc, any and all types) - with utmost care and respect
THE FRAMING WORK - hinging or appropriate housing technique for item being framed, working with wall-cutter (cutting glass, plexiglas, backing boards etc), stretching canvases, fitting with care and consistency along with proper hardware
A framer needs to be able to lift and move heavy materials
A framer stands most of the workday - you must be accepting of this
A good framer is a bit of a perfectionist - you like to get things right
We're looking for someone who loves to be around art and others who love art/creativity, you could be an artist yourself; someone who genuinely likes working with their hands and is good at it; you know the tools and machinery essential to a framing studio; someone who is themselves organized and who likes to take on organizing projects; someone who can work on their own, has self-direction, but is also willing and happy to assist/collaborate.
If interested, please reply with a brief cover letter and resume. Thanks.
