PT Seasonal Fine Art Framer

Fine Art Framer This position is responsible for fulfilling fine art framing needs for Specialist Departments Duties And Responsibilities Responsible for matt cutting Archival Hinging of photographs and various works on paper Fitting artwork Plexi and glass cutting Collaborating with Property Managers and Specialist Departments to assess framing needs Ordering framing supplies and maintaining framing studio Ensure that framing needs are met for exhibition and shipping deadlines. Work as needed at gallery during installations as well as at offsite locations Liaison between Property Managers, Shipping, Property Control, Specialists, Department Administrator, Photo Studio and Cataloguers regarding framing needs. Consult Department spreadsheets, Voxme and Auctiontools for information regarding works to be framed. Track progress of workflow in spreadsheet format. Order frames from other vendors as needed and assist in coordination Responsible for maintaining safe storage of objects at the warehouse or staged at gallery Assist Property Managers as needed. Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by manager; Follow guidelines set forth in the Phillips Art Handling Manual Professional Skills And Experience • 5+ years proven experience in, implementing framing projects (must have experience working with photographs vintage to contemporary; as well as various works on paper,including drawings, printmaking, and editions). • 5+ year of experience handling art in a safe and professional manner Working knowledge of and experience with: o Various packing methods suitable to a wide range of media, preferred o MS Office Suite/Outlook, preferred o Voxme software, preferred • Excellent client-relations and presentation skills including confidence, tact and diplomacy. • Excellent verbal and written presentation skills and • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize to meet strict deadlines Education And Training Art Education, required Bachelor of Arts, preferred Additional language skills; desirable Personal Attributes Ability to work professionally and responsibly with all other areas within the business Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide variety of people Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with multiple tasks Proactive with excellent organization skills Meticulous attention to detail Dependable, consistent and punctual attendance, required Working Conditions Work is undertaken in our Long Island City warehouse and Park Avenue galleries Requires local travel between locations to install artworks Weekend and evening work as required Additional Information The hourly pay range for the role is: $35.00-40.00 per hour.