Part/Full Time Entry Level Office/Studio Assistant With Fine Art Printing Business
We are a well-established (20+ years), high end, digital art services studio based in San Francisco. Specializing in art reproduction, museum quality scanning & printing, prints on metal, face mounted acrylic prints and display services, we’re passionate about what we do and love the work we do.
Our projects can be challenging, yet fun. Our goal is to have and maintain a close connection with our clients by providing a personal and connected experience with them.
Our small and busy creative studio is looking to add a thoughtful, responsible and organized new member to our team with an excellent opportunity for growth. Being a small team, we depend on each other, the right candidate for this position is a proactive team player.
We offer a great work environment with plenty of opportunity for growth/advancement for the right person. We want all of our team members to feel autonomous and encouraged to carve out a role that emphasizes their unique skills. A good candidate for this job would have a strong desire to acquire new skills as our business grows and evolves.
While we love our work, we understand a key to a successful employee is a happy and healthy employee. A work life balance is something we support and we strive to meet needs and reasonable requests, as well as encourage our team members to discuss with us openly and freely.
About You:
You are a copious note taker which allows you to prioritize and keep track of the tasks that are given to you. Sometimes the studio can get very hectic with several jobs due at once on tight deadlines, having an ability to manage pressure and while remaining patient and understanding is critical.
Equally you are organized, productive and an imaginative problem-solver/troubleshooter. Ideally you have an interest in an artistic practice yourself and are used to working with your hands. Mainly you have a very strong desire to learn and an interest in becoming part of a growing small business.
About The Position:
Your role centers on the production of metal prints, mounting prints, as well as studio support and upkeep. This is a very detail driven position.
This includes:
- Cutting metal panels and substrates down to size on an industrial saw with measured precision
- Prep and finish edges of panels according to job specs
- Excellent measuring skills
- Operate metal printing equipment and ensure high-quality prints
- Assist with the preparation and execution of fine art mounting, including stretching canvas, framing artwork, and mounting prints to various substrates
- Collaborate with the team to fulfill client orders and meet project deadlines
- Follow established studio procedures to ensure efficient workflow and maintain a safe working environment
- Take initiative and assist in other studio-related activities as needed
- Maintaining office organization systems
- Regular cleaning of the studio
- Pigment printing and/or post printing support
- Packing and shipping jobs
- Ability to lift 50lbs
Requirements:
- Extremely detail oriented
- Experience in a production environment
- Past experience with problem solving, ingenuity and out of the box thinking
- Previous experience in a fast paced, yet detail oriented work environment
- A excitement to learn new skills and grow
- You have a love for what you do along with a positive "can do" attitude
- Independent & proactive, but works with a team mentality
- Self starter with own ideas and excellent problem solving skills
- Exceptional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, verbal and math/measuring skills
- Familiar with both Mac and PC platforms
- Extremely resourceful
Bonus Skills:
- A good eye for visual aesthetics, composition, photography and design
- Customer service experience
- Framing experience
- Laminating/mounting experience
- Photography background/familiarity
- Photoshop skills
- Scanning experience
- Large format printing experience
- html/web design experience
- Any previous job experience working with your hands
- Social Media Skills
To Apply:
Email a cover letter to the Craigslist address (text only) and resume (pdf only) with "Your New Super Amazing Assistant" in the subject line.
List 5 reasons why you feel you are a great fit for this opportunity.
List 3 hobbies or extra curricular activities you enjoy.
No phone calls please.