Painting Studio Assistant
Artist's Studio
Artist’s Studio is seeking an experienced painting studio assistant for a full time 5-day/week position.
This position reports to the Studio Manager in facilitating painting production. This includes preparation and planning around the artist’s practice.
This position is 5 days a week, Mon-Fri 9a-6p. Must be flexible to occasionally work outside of these hours when necessary.
Studio provides paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Health benefits are provided. 401K after one year.
Studio tasks: working directly with artist, mixing paint and preparing materials, maintaining studio cleanliness and workflow, preparing surfaces
General tasks: handling and installing of artwork, maintaining studio materials inventory, basic documentation/editing/filing of images, basic woodworking/construction projects, communicating with vendors, basic building maintenance/cleaning
Desired skills:
Painting experience required
Previous experience in a painting studio strongly desired
Art handling & installation experience preferred
Basic experience with photography, Apple products, Photoshop & Adobe Suite preferred
Knowledge of contemporary art and art history
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
Must live in Los Angeles, have a working car and a valid driver’s license
Desired attributes:
Positive attitude, teamwork oriented, detail oriented, good communication skills a must. Hard working, self-starter, and conscientious.
Must be able to handle change of pace, ie working independently and methodically as well as working towards pressing deadlines as part of a dynamic team.
Please send a short cover letter and a resume to studioemployment4@gmail.com