Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Quarterly Bonus based on Performance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
Experienced Professional Custom Framer Full Time
Custom framing experience in a professional shop or gallery is REQUIRED. Please only apply if you have this experience as this is not an entry level position.
Art Leaders Gallery & Custom Framing
33086 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
www.ArtLeaders.com
Art Leaders Gallery is seeking an experienced Custom Framer to join our team. Our family-owned gallery takes pride in offering exceptional service, and our framing department is a cornerstone of that mission. We handle a wide variety of artwork and memorabilia, from works on paper and canvas to sports jerseys, historical artifacts, and more. Every day presents new creative challenges.
What Makes This Role Different
This is not a corporate job with rigid structures and layers of management. At Art Leaders, youll find autonomy, creativity, and impact as part of a close-knit, entrepreneurial team. In this role, youll enjoy :
Freedom to manage your own daily workflowFlexibility to organize your space for efficiencyCreative input to bring fresh ideas to life immediatelyA meaningful role as a core member of our team, not just a numberIf you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a hands-on, dynamic environment, this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.
Requirements
2+ years of custom framing experience (production-focused)Strong attention to detail and design senseAbility to cut mats manually (Fletcher 2200 or similar)Knowledge of hinge mounting, museum mounting, canvas stretching, etc.Experience cutting and handling large sheets of glassProven work with high-value, museum-grade artSpecialty framing skills (shadow boxes, textiles, cross-stitch, etc.)Outgoing, customer-service driven personalityAbility to work independently and with a teamComfortable using power tools (miter saw, drills)Physically able to lift 50 lbs., bend, climb ladders, and hang artworkComputer skills : custom framing software, Microsoft Word, emailKey Responsibilities
Design and complete custom framing orders for clients and gallery displayDeliver all projects on time with precision and careManage purchase orders and vendor communicationsKeep clients informed about project status, completions, or delaysMaintain organized workspaces, frame samples, and display wallsAssist with artwork delivery, installations, packing, and shipping as neededSupport gallery operations : display updates, merchandise organization, and event participationProvide exceptional customer service, including wrapping artwork, loading client vehicles, and assisting on the sales floor when neededOur guiding principle : Clients always come first. Team members support one another to ensure every client receives the highest level of service.
Benefits
Competitive pay (negotiable by experience)40 hours per week10 paid personal daysEmployee discountOngoing sales training & product educationQuarterly performance-based bonusesTeam social outingsApplication Questions
Please include a cover letter addressing the following :
Do you have experience framing large artwork?Do you know how to cut a window mat manually?Have you installed artwork (large or small)?What inspired your interest in custom framing?Do you have experience framing objects (clothing, sports memorabilia, etc.)?Have you cut glass for frames?