Senior Framer, Exhibition Installation
Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Los Angeles, CA
- $28.84-31.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Read design plans to understand framing scope per project.
- Collect accurate dimensions for items to be framed.
- Plan for projects simultaneously with other projects.
- Provide the design team viable inventory of existing frames.
- Work with conservation experts to produce frame packages that reflect best practices.
- Operate the museum van to transport artwork and/or materials.
- Consult with other departments to design frames with conservation, curatorial, and budget requirements as priorities.
- Produce estimates for budget.
- Produce, communicate, and track timelines for exhibition planning.
- Meet framing production deadlines for exhibitions.
- Work with materials and frame vendors for timely procurement.
- Track and receive supply shipments.
- Keep organized records of frame specifications per project.
- Keep updated frame inventory records.
- Lead and train the in-house team in framing production.
- Work with the installation team during exhibition installation periods.
- Be trained on proper operation and safe use of museum van, scaffolding, ladders, and scissor lifts.
- Assisted the prep team with daily exhibition preparations, including model making, creating mock-ups, recording accurate object dimensions, receiving art shipments, packing and transporting artwork via the museum van, maintaining gallery cleanliness, and collaborating with the team to review and plan upcoming projects.
- A high school diploma or equivalent certificate of completion.
- 3+ years’ fine art framing experience.
- Experience working and collaborating in a team environment.
- Knowledge of archival materials.
- Demonstrated practical framing skills, including accurate dimension collection, mat and frame size calculation, operation of table saws for custom plexiglass cutting, use and maintenance of mat cutters and wall-mounted cutters, freehand cutting, and safe handling of various utility knives and cutting tools.
- Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Excel.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- Vectorworks and Airtable experience is helpful but not required.
- Must be able to perform tasks that may require moving up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and engaging in intermittent physical activity such as bending, squatting, or kneeling.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
- Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Clean Air Commuter Program
- Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
- Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
- Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Free Academy membership screenings
- Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
- Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage