Department: Atthowe Frameworks
Hours per week: 32-40 hours (flexible/hourly)
Effective date: March 1, 2023. An interim position for 6 months that could lead to a permanent position.
About us:
In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity-controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support as well as crating, mounting and installation services. Our company has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing outstanding, quality service in a friendly and caring envi-ronment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedi-cated team. We cherish our long history, but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices.
Atthowe Fine Art Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital sta-tus, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.
About the position:
Atthowe Frameworks seeks an experienced art framer and fitter. We are looking for an entrepreneurial indi-vidual who is equally comfortable client-facing and working independently. This person will be the main point of contact, working with clients to custom design frames and work independently to fit and mount artworks. You will work closely with the shop’s woodworker to see that frames are built to spec and main-tain the shop and all inventories. This job has the potential for growth and becoming a full-time permanent employee after 6 months.
The successful candidate must possess three years of archival, fine art framing experience. They have demonstrated an understanding of various material types and framing techniques. Must have experience handling objects of varying media, size, and value. Understand and abide by archival framing procedures and practices in art storage, handling, framing, mounting, and hinging. Equally important is an awareness of how to prevent damage to delicate surfaces while handling, packing, and transporting artwork.