Decorative Finisher - Residential

POSITION OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute custom decorative and architectural finishes on walls, ceilings, millwork, architectural elements, and specialty surfaces.
• Produce finishes including, as applicable:
  • Venetian and polished plaster
  • Lime-based and mineral finishes
  • Limewash
  • Tadelakt and related specialty plaster systems
  • Metallic and mica finishes
  • Glazes and layered translucent finishes
  • Textured and dimensional finishes
  • Color washes
  • Specialty paint effects
  • Custom patinas and aged finishes
  • Decorative restoration and selective finish repair
    
    
    
     

• Develop control samples and mock-ups based on designer references, color direction, photographs, existing finishes, or project specifications.
• Accurately reproduce approved samples across larger architectural surfaces while maintaining appropriate variation and hand-crafted character.
• Match and restore existing decorative finishes when performing repairs or conservation-oriented work.
  
  
  
   

• Prepare substrates appropriately for specialty finish systems.
• Mix and manipulate colors, materials, aggregates, metallics, pigments, and other components to achieve specified effects.
• Understand how lighting, texture, sheen, movement, and application technique affect the appearance of a finished surface.
• Identify substrate, moisture, compatibility, or environmental conditions that may compromise a specialty finish.
  
  
  
   

• Maintain consistency between multiple artisans when working as part of a finishing team.
• Protect surrounding architectural materials and maintain immaculate working conditions within occupied luxury residences.
  
  
  
   

• Collaborate with designers, architects, project managers, and project leadership during sample development and execution.
• Document formulas, application sequences, approved samples, and techniques when required for future maintenance or replication.
• Participate in final quality-control reviews and execute detailed punch-list corrections.
  
  
  
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional decorative finishing experience, with a portfolio demonstrating high-level specialty finish work.
• Advanced understanding of color, texture, layering, translucency, sheen, and material behavior.
• Strong experience with Venetian plaster and/or other specialty plaster systems.
• Demonstrated ability to create finishes from visual references and reproduce approved control samples accurately.
• Excellent hand skills and a sophisticated eye for proportion, movement, and surface quality.
• Knowledge of substrate preparation and compatibility requirements for specialty finish systems.
• Experience working within luxury residential, hospitality, historic, museum-quality, or similarly demanding environments strongly preferred.
• Restoration and conservation experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other skilled finishers.
• Professional demeanor and exceptional respect for occupied residences, finished architecture, furnishings, artwork, and client privacy.
  
  
  
   

CRAFT STANDARD

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Health insurance – medical with virtual visits and health advocate availability, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• HSA & FSA
• $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
• Legal Plan benefits
• Identity & Fraud benefits
• Pet Solution benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Home & Auto discounts and more