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Professional Photo Framer Finisher Needed for Employment
Company Name
OK Photo Lab & Branding
Job Type
Full-Time
Responsibilities
- Customer interaction: Consulting with clients to understand their framing needs, discussing frame styles, materials, and pricing options.
- Measuring and cutting: Precisely measuring artwork and cutting wood molding to size using specialized tools like miter saws.
- Frame assembly: Assembling the frame by joining mitered corners using glue, nails, or other methods.
- Matting: Cutting and layering mats to enhance the presentation of the artwork.
- Mounting artwork: Carefully attaching artwork to backing materials like acid-free board using proper mounting techniques.
- Glass cutting: Cutting glass to fit the frame dimensions.
- Final assembly: Securing the artwork, glass, and backing together within the frame with proper fasteners.
- Finishing touches: Adding hanging hardware and packaging the finished framed piece.
- Frame restoration: Repairing and restoring damaged frames when necessary.
Requirements & Skills
- Hand dexterity and precision: Precise cutting and assembly skills with tools like saws, miter boxes, and clamps.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accurate measurements and proper alignment of artwork within the frame
- Aesthetic sense: Understanding how to choose the appropriate frame style to complement the artwork
- Customer service skills: Effectively communicating with clients to understand their needs and provide guidance on framing options
- Basic carpentry knowledge: Understanding wood properties and basic woodworking techniques
- Visual acuity: Ability to accurately assess artwork and frame dimensions
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- One year working experience in a similar role
- High school diploma
Minimum Experience
1 year
Store address
Greater Accra • Circle
10 Adumuah Bossman Street
Locate us at Ring road Central between Ernest Chemist and Provident Insurance Kwame Nkrumah Circle
Closed
• Mon - Sat, 08:00-19:00
A picture framer is a skilled craftsperson who custom builds frames by measuring, cutting, and assembling wood moldings to fit artwork like paintings, photographs, and prints, then mounts the artwork onto backing materials, secures it with glass or plastic, and assembles the complete framed piece, often including customer consultation to select the appropriate frame style and materials to best showcase the artwork; they may also repair and restore old frames.
GH₵ 1,000 - 1,500
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