Picture Framer
Seven Arts is a custom frame shop located in Olde City, Philadelphia. We serve a wide range of customers from institutions and professional artists, to the casual art collector and home decorator. This is a part-time position, 2-3 days, with the potential option for full-time. It will require the person to work closely with artwork and framing materials, while having strong background knowledge and experience in picture framing
Responsibilities:
- Fitting a range of artwork types to frames using various framing methods.
- Possess and exercise knowledge of conservation practices and materials in framing.
- Organizing, preparing, cutting, and assembling frame materials including, but not limited to: mouldings, glass, mat board, and foam.
- Operating a computerized mat cutter.
- Managing and prioritizing jobs on the work schedule, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Managing stock level of frame materials in the shop.
- Assist the front desk with frame consultations and other areas of customer service
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years framing experience.
- Likes to work with their hands and has a passion for art and framing
- An understanding for aesthetics, colors, and matching artwork with frames and mats.
- Able to take measurements and do arithmetic using fractions.
- General understanding Windows OS and MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Professional and effective communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
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