Fine Art Framer Jobs

Rukaj Gallery is seeking a part-time Framer. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Gallery's framing department, which is located on-site. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with fine art framing, and will be organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and self-motivated.

Duties:

• Wrap completed framing orders and notify clients when orders are complete
• Assist with packing and crating artworks for international and domestic shipping
• Assemble custom frames for a wide variety of artworks (including canvases, drawings, and photographs)
• Keep track of the location and status of framing orders
• Assemble stretchers; stretch canvases and other textile works
• Maintain a clean, organized framing department

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently
• 3-5 years of experience with fine art framing, ideally in a gallery environment
• Strong knowledge of framing methods and styles
• Ability to handle large artworks and materials (e.g. sheets of plexiglass, lengths of moulding)
• Commitment to maintaining workplace health and safety; ability to use proper PPE (including a mask, gloves, and safety goggles when necessary)
• Prior experience handling fine art; knowledge of safe handling and storage practices for paintings, artworks on paper, prints, textiles, and mixed-media works
• Ability to operate equipment including a mat cutter, glass cutter, and saw

Key Qualities:

• Reliable
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized
• Interested in the arts

Assets:

• Education in the arts or a related field
• G driver’s license

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Company events

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5N 1A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Framing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

• Expected start date: 2023-09-01