Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Freelance Art Handling Specialist
ArtMoves, founded in 1987 is Miami’s oldest full-service fine art handling company with a 35-year reputation for customer excellence.
As a logistics provider for art and collectibles, We provide an array of services tailored to meet the specialized needs of any collection including climate-controlled storage, packing, local transportation, international shipping, installation, interior design for residential, commercial, and events, collection management, private viewing room, archival photography, digital inventory management, and more.
ArtMoves is operated by an expert team of industry professionals and offers bespoke solutions to meet the specialized needs of any collection.
Art Handling Specialists are responsible for ensuring the safe handling of artworks for packing / crating, in transit, and during onsite projects.
This position will also provide leadership and guidance during projects while acting as a liaison between clients and company managers.
Job Responsibilities
- Handle and move artworks, including wrapping, packing, and crating using appropriate techniques and materials
- Install / de-install artworks during onsite projects using proper techniques and tools
- Handle and move dec-arts and furniture, including wrapping, packing, and crating using appropriate techniques and materials
- Load / unload trucks to ensure safe transit
- Plan the organization and packing of trucks to ensure the utmost safety of objects during transit
- Conduct inspection reports for various types of art objects
- Lead a team; provide guidance and coaching during projects
- Act as a liaison while onsite between clients and company management
- Determine a strategy for projects, particularly when senior staff are not onsite
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Knowledge and interest in fine art, decorative art, and / or design
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry-standard packing, crating, and installation techniques and materials
- Ability to speak effectively to clients and coworkers
- Strong attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through
Must be a team player, with the ability to lead and effectively communicate instructions
- Must be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure