Phillips Auctioneers LLC
Phillips Auctioneers LLC is hiring: PT Seasonal Fine Art Framer in New York
Phillips Auctioneers LLC, New York, NY, US, 10261
PRIMARY FUNCTION
This position is responsible for fulfilling fine art framing needs for Specialist Departments
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
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.
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