Clarendon Fine Art is part of the world’s largest and fastest growing network of contemporary art galleries. Our mission is to make beautiful artwork accessible to an ever-increasing audience of customers. As we approach the opening of our 100th Gallery, we continue to pride ourselves in delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our business embraces those who have a wealth of personality and motivation, and in return offer exciting career opportunities in an inspirational and expanding environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Printing Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Product Creation Team with any artwork restoration duties related to processing our artwork.
We are looking for a candidate to join our creative team on a full time basis where you will be working Monday to Friday: 8am - 4:30pm in our Operations Centre in Lichfield.
We would like successful candidates to be able to showcase a portfolio of their own artwork to support their application.
Duties will include:
1. Restoration on contemporary and modern artwork.
2. Painting and touching up damaged pieces of artwork.
3. Utilising paint brushes, pallet knife and spray paint to restore the artwork.
4. Repairing tears in canvas.
5. Fixing scuffs and marks on pieces of artwork on different mediums.
6. Print embellishment and prototyping of limited edition prints.
Your Skills:
7. At least an A Level (or equivalent) qualification in an Art related subject.
8. Practical painting and understanding of colour matching and mixing experience.
9. To be able demonstrate various techniques of painting including brush/pallet knife and spray.
10. Excellent attention to detail skills.
11. Competent use of MS packages.
12. Good problem-solving skills.
13. Ability to research techniques and methods to restore art.
14. Team player as there will be ad hoc duties that you may pick up to assist the department.
Rewards and Benefits:
15. We recognise hard work so we give you 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
16. Contributory employee pension scheme.
17. Join the wider company at social events throughout the year.
18. We offer a 24/7 helpline for you and your relatives, somebody to talk to, mental health assessments and action plans for short term counselling.
19. We offer you benefits and discounts including food, drink, retailers and fun days out.
20. Milestone rewards to celebrate your big life events both inside and outside of work.
21. Seasonal ‘Thank you’ gifts from the company throughout the year.
22. Free HQ and Operations parking.
INDSJ
Artworker, Artist, Painter, Art Restorer, Restorer