SEASONAL FINE ART FRAMER

New York

This position is responsible for leading fine art framing needs for Specialist Departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

FRAMING

· Responsible for matt cutting

· Archival Hinging of photographs and various works on paper

· Fitting artwork

· Plexi and glass cutting

· Collaborating with Property Managers and Specialist Departments to assess framing needs

· Ordering framing supplies and maintaining framing studio

· Ensure that framing needs are met for exhibition and shipping deadlines.

· Work as needed at gallery during installations as well as at offsite locations

· Liaison between Property Managers, Shipping, Property Control, Specialists, Department Administrator, Photo Studio and Cataloguers regarding framing needs.

· Consult Department spreadsheets, Voxme and Auctiontools for information regarding works to be framed. Track progress of workflow in spreadsheet format.

· Order frames from other vendors as needed and assist in coordination

· Responsible for maintaining safe storage of objects at the warehouse or staged at gallery

· Assist Property Managers as needed.

· Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by manager;

· Follow guidelines set forth in the Phillips Art Handling Manual

Professional Skills and Experience

· 2+ years proven experience in, implementing framing projects (must have experience working with photographs - vintage to contemporary; as well as various works on paper ,including drawings, printmaking , and editions).

· 1+ year of experience handling art in a safe and professional manner

· Working knowledge of and experience with

o Various packing methods suitable to a wide range of media, preferred

o MS Office Suite/Outlook, preferred

o Voxme software, preferred

· Excellent client-relations and presentation skills including confidence, tact and diplomacy.

· Excellent verbal and written presentation skills and

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize to meet strict deadlines

Education and Training

· Art Education, required

· Bachelor of Arts, preferred

· Additional language skills; desirable

Personal Attributes

· Ability to work professionally and responsibly with all other areas within the business

· Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide variety of people

· Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with multiple tasks

· Proactive with excellent organization skills

· Meticulous attention to detail

· Dependable, consistent and punctual attendance, required

Working Conditions

· Work is primarily undertaken in our LIC warehouse

· Work will occasionally take place in the Park Ave galleries

· Weekend or evening work as required

Additional Info

The hourly pay range for the role is: $25.00-35.00 per hour.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Careersus@Phillips.com. Please use the subject header "Seasonal Fine Art Framer". Please be advised: due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and backgrounds best fit the needs of the open position.