Framer wanted
Posted: Mon 10 Feb, 2020 8:43 am
EXPERIENCED PICTURE FRAMER - FULL TIME - IMMEDIATE START
London Picture Framing is a leading, bespoke picture framing company, specialising in fine art and photography. We are looking for a proactive, and extremely detail-oriented person to join our busy London workshop and work alongside a great and experienced team of framers and mounters. The successful candidate must be competent in all aspects of framing and be able to produce work to the highest standards required by our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Working across the entire framing production process including cutting & joining, wood staining, waxing, spraying paints/shellac etc and mount cutting.
Bookmounting float mounting ,fitting up, handling different types of glass and wrapping.
In-depth knowledge of workshop machinery including: Morso, underpinner, CNC mount cutter, glass and board cutter, Hoffman router, router table, track saw and sanding.
Customer service which includes advising clients in all aspects of choosing the right frame type that works with their artwork.
Essential Requirements
2 – 3 years professional framing experience.
Pro-active and results-driven. Self-disciplined and able to work unsupervised and autonomously, as well as working well within a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines.
Meticulous and tidy with excellent organisational skills.
Experience handling valuable/fragile artworks.
Positive attitude and a professional and friendly demeanour, both with customers and co-workers.
Keen interest in fine art and photography and an interest in learning and developing new skills.
Knowledge of dry mounting would be an advantage.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Great location in Shoreditch
Room for learning, growth and development
A chance to work with an enthusiastic, small team of people passionate about what they do!
London Picture Framing is a leading, bespoke picture framing company, specialising in fine art and photography. We are looking for a proactive, and extremely detail-oriented person to join our busy London workshop and work alongside a great and experienced team of framers and mounters. The successful candidate must be competent in all aspects of framing and be able to produce work to the highest standards required by our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Working across the entire framing production process including cutting & joining, wood staining, waxing, spraying paints/shellac etc and mount cutting.
Bookmounting float mounting ,fitting up, handling different types of glass and wrapping.
In-depth knowledge of workshop machinery including: Morso, underpinner, CNC mount cutter, glass and board cutter, Hoffman router, router table, track saw and sanding.
Customer service which includes advising clients in all aspects of choosing the right frame type that works with their artwork.
Essential Requirements
2 – 3 years professional framing experience.
Pro-active and results-driven. Self-disciplined and able to work unsupervised and autonomously, as well as working well within a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines.
Meticulous and tidy with excellent organisational skills.
Experience handling valuable/fragile artworks.
Positive attitude and a professional and friendly demeanour, both with customers and co-workers.
Keen interest in fine art and photography and an interest in learning and developing new skills.
Knowledge of dry mounting would be an advantage.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Great location in Shoreditch
Room for learning, growth and development
A chance to work with an enthusiastic, small team of people passionate about what they do!