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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.