Position Description

Bark Frameworks, an employee-owned framing shop in LIC that has been leading the industry since 1969, seeks an experienced frame designer and salesperson. Designers at Bark work directly with our clients – collectors, galleries, artists, interior designers, museums, and fine art consultants. Your work will include collaborating with clients both in- and outside of our Long Island City showroom, and designing solutions to preserve and present their works according to the highest standards of archival framing and aesthetic judgment. Company founder and contemporary artist Jared Bark also assists in training for this position, alongside our experienced team of designers and artisans.

The frames we make are designed by us and built by our team of expert craftspeople, all under one roof. Designing at Bark provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the practitioners who fabricate your designs – to problem solve and work through complications together, and to learn from each other throughout the process. The candidate should be knowledgeable about modern and contemporary art, have an excellent work ethic, and be interested in learning and growing with an employee-owned company. For more information about our company, please visit barkframeworks.com.

Please note: This position reports to our Long Island Facility Monday – Friday; this is not a remote position.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of picture framing design and sales experience
  • Commitment to providing the highest standard in customer service to our clients, and exhibiting the utmost professionalism with fellow staff.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Positive attitude, ability to handle all types of personalities; polite; discrete
  • A considerate and contributing team player, but also able to work efficiently alone
  • An innate interest in and passion for art, design, and craftsmanship.
  • Extremely organized and able to manage time/work in a fast-moving environment with multiple deadlines
  • Knowledge of local, national and international art world clientele with a passion for collaboration; scholarly interest in the history of frame design preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • A sense of “marketing” – able to anticipate and convey additional Bark opportunities to build client relationships; interest in educating about Bark and preservation framing
  • Ability to handle art safely for help with conditioning incoming artworks
  • Must be comfortable handling artwork safely including large and sometimes heavy artworks (50 lbs)
  • Must work safely at all times, and be aware of safety guidelines (provided)

Position Offers

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Accrued paid vacation and personal time
  • Paid holidays
  • Option to participate in company 401k plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership
  • TransitChek commuter program (optional)
  • Framing credit (Frame of the Month) after one year

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is between $60,000 – $65,000, with final offer dependent on experience level, skill set and ability.

How to Apply

If you have design experience and would like to be considered for this position, please send your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your interest, and a few work samples, to:

Put HR: FRAME DESIGNER in the subject line.

NO CALLS PLEASE. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may not be able to respond to every e-mail. We will contact those who seem like a good fit. Thank you.

EEOC STATEMENT

Bark Frameworks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, and protected veteran or marital status.