Organization
Griffin Editions
Posted 7/17/2021
Location
Brooklyn, NY - United States
Website
Sector
Fine Arts
Education
None Specified
Position Type
Entry Level
Position Level
Full Time Permanent
Description
Griffin Editions produces high-end frames for museums, galleries, and artists. We prioritize preserving our client’s artwork with conservation framing and providing a beautiful product to our client’s custom specifications. Job Description: We are looking for a full-time woodworker with basic woodworking experience to assist in our fast-paced, fine art frame shop.
Experience should include the ability to review work orders, use a table saw and basic power tools, and join, miter, and sand frames in a deadline driven environment. This dynamic role requires someone with willingness to learn and grow within a small tight-knit team who can operate with efficiency and accuracy.
Basic woodworking skills are essential. Experience in fine art framing, finishing frames, fitting and general art history background is a definite plus. Good communication and organization skills are a must. Positive attitude is necessary.
Responsibilities and Tasks: · Basic woodworking skills / interest · Ability to read a tape measure, and use precise measurements · Experience with table saws, sanding, mitering, joining, and basic power tools · Maintaining and keeping record of production with attention to deadlines · Maintaining stock and keeping track of supplies · Receiving stock · Maintaining appearance of wood shop, including daily organization and clean up · Weekly meetings with all Frame Dept staff to review daily and monthly goals · Careful upkeep of tools · Working with absolute safety, always · Occasional overtime needed
Other Skills and Abilities: · Willingness and eagerness to learn · Self motivated team player · Excellent time management · Passion for art and/or woodworking · Organized · Good communicator · Positive attitude Pay based on experience Benefits available after probationary period. #LI-DNI
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a PDF of their resume and cover letter to framing@griffineditions.com with the subject line Wood Shop Assistant.