Job Opportunity: Framing Technician (Temporary Contract)
Post: Framing technician (3 months, 3 days a week)
Department: Fitting
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 10-6
Reporting to: Technical Services Manager
Location: De Beauvoir (N1)
About FRAME London
FRAME London is a bespoke conservation framing company based in East London specialising in contemporary art. We currently have contracts to supply framing services to The Victoria and Albert Museum, Whitechapel gallery and the Institute of Contemporary Arts. We also regularly supply conservation frames to the British Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Tate and many commercial galleries and organisations across the UK and abroad. The FRAME London team have all trained and worked in museums and galleries, so are both highly experienced in the practical and conservation requirements of large institutions as well as the particular complexities and fast-paced world of commercial galleries and artists studios.
We pride ourselves on our communication with our clients and have close consultation and liaison with registrars, conservation and technical staff from galleries and museums throughout the completion of a project. Our collective years of experience working on loans and exhibitions for the British Museum, Tate
and Royal Academy of Arts are intrinsic to our process: sometimes creating accurate frames for objects ‘sight unseen’, creating mounting solutions for unusual objects and understanding the conservation, security, and practical requirements of exhibition projects.
Purpose of the Job
We are seeking an experienced fine art framer to join the team for a 3 month period between February and April, within our fitting room in De Beauvoir (N1). We produce high quality bespoke conservation frames for galleries, museums and private clients and are seeking to add to our team of framing technicians to assist in our busy periods.
You would be joining the Frame London team during an exciting period of expansion and development, and we are looking for a technician who is innovative, motivated and committed to producing frames of exceptional quality.
The successful candidate should be a dedicated technician with at least 3 years direct experience of high-end contemporary framing in a fitting and finishing environment.
Main Activities & Responsibilities
Working with the team in front of house and fitting room to liaise with and advise clients on all aspects of bespoke framing.
As Frame London is open to the public, ideally technicians should have experience dealing directly with clients and also experience with all aspects of end-to-end bespoke framing, including advising on specifications, pricing, providing quotes and timescales for jobs and strong organisational skills.
Technicians should be able to use all basic framing equipment, including use of the morso and mount cutter, and it is essential that you should have at least 3 years experience of high-end framing skills. These should include mounting and hinging artworks using varied techniques such as Japanese hinging, pinning, and tabbing and a extensive knowledge of conservation materials and fitting practices.
Person Specification - Essential
Contemporary Fine Art picture framing: 3 years
Fitting and finishing experience (mount cutting, artwork mounting, glass cutting, fitting, wrapping)
Ability to work accurately and to high standards
Methodical approach to problem solving
Highly developed eye for detail
Excellent time management skills
Person Specification - Desirable
Experience with traditional framing and finishing skills
Transferable workshop or technical skills
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment
Type of Contract: Temporary
Working Hours: 10am – 6pm
Rate of Pay: We offer a competitive rate of pay, based on experience.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and your CV to freelancers@framelondon.com by midnight, Friday 7 February 2020, and we will be in touch to arrange an informal interview.