Art Leaders Gallery & Custom Framing
Seeking a Full-Time Experienced Custom Picture Framer
Art Leaders Gallery is an established Metro Detroit gallery with a national reputation for over 30 years.We are seeking an experienced Full-Time Custom Picture Framer to join our team! Ideal applicants must have a minimum of two years of experience within the industry. Our gallery takes great pride in the quality of our Custom Framing department. We frame a large variety of artwork for our clients as well as the gallery. Potential candidates must have the skills necessary to properly handle and frame works on paper, canvas, as well as various objects like sports and historical memorabilia, clothing, and more.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years Custom Picture Framing experience (primarily production)
- A high level of attention to detail
- Must have the experience and ability to manually cut window mats efficiently using a table-top mat cutter (Fletcher 2200 or similar)
- Must have a working knowledge of basic custom framing practices such as hinge mounting, museum mounting, canvas stretching, etc.
- Experience with handling museum-grade, high ticket artwork
- Experience with specialty framing (shadow boxing, cross-stitch stretching, etc.)
- Good eye for design
- Excellent customer service skills with the desire to maintain and build an ongoing and referral client base
- An outgoing personality. Must be able to work independently or as a team
- Customer-driven, goal oriented, highly motivated and the ability to communicate and influence effectively
- A high level of ownership and accountability
- The ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time.
- The ability to lift at least 50 pounds, to bend and climb ladders to merchandise and hang artwork when needed.
- Computer skills such with custom picture framing software, Microsoft Word, and e-mail
Position Roles:
- Complete client and gallery orders in a timely manner with precise attention to detail
- Work with clients to design custom framing orders and advise on best design practices
- Create weekly purchase orders for supplies and materials
- Contact vendors & stay abreast with backorders, delays, and order issues
- Contact clients in a timely manner with any delays to their order
- Maintain an organized workspace and sales counter.
- Maintain frame display wall and mat-board samples.
- Assist with delivery and installation of artwork in clients’ homes
- Unpack incoming merchandise and pack items for shipping.
- Help with maintaining the appearance of the gallery, consisting of organizing, displaying home accessories, hanging artwork, and cleaning & dusting.
- Participation in all gallery events, artist’s receptions, charity events, etc.
- Participation in mandatory staff meetings and on-going sales training to learn about latest advances in sales and framing.
- Help load client’s vehicles with purchases to prevent damages.
- Wrap artwork purchased throughout the day.
Client Comes First! Assist your co-workers on the sales floor, wrapping orders, and keeping up the gallery appearance if you are not currently with a client or working on a project. Working together as a team will be to your benefit and make this a healthy working environment.
Benefits:
- Salary starting at $18/hour – willing to negotiate based on experience
- 40 hours per week
- 401K matching
- Year-End Bonus
- 10 Paid Personal days
- Employee Discount
- Sales Training and Product Education
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience framing large pieces of artwork?
- Do you know how to manually cut a window mat?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Custom Picture Framing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 (Required)
Work Location: In person