Experienced Custom Picture Framer and Designer

Experienced Custom Picture Framer / Designer

FastFrame – Austin, TX 78749
$20–$24 per hour, based on custom framing experience and skill level
Full-Time | In Person

FastFrame operates two established custom framing locations in Austin. We specialize in high-quality custom framing and work with a wide variety of projects, including original artwork, photography, sports memorabilia, jerseys, canvas, mirrors, certificates, collectibles, and oversized and specialty pieces.

We are looking for an experienced Custom Picture Framer / Designer who takes pride in craftsmanship, precision, and creating exceptional finished pieces.

This position is intended for someone with professional custom framing experience who is comfortable working both with customers on framing design and in production completing projects from start to finish.

Experienced framers who can work independently and require minimal production training will be considered at the upper end of the pay range.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with customers to design custom framing projects
• Help customers select moulding, matting, glazing, and appropriate framing solutions
• Cut and join moulding
• Cut glass and acrylic
• Cut mats using a computerized mat cutter
• Mount artwork using proper conservation techniques
• Handle original and valuable artwork carefully and professionally
• Stretch canvas
• Assemble, wire, and finish completed framing projects
• Perform quality-control inspections before completed work reaches the customer
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the framing process

Qualifications

Professional custom picture framing experience is required.

Ideal candidates will have:

• 2+ years of professional custom picture framing experience preferred
• Hands-on experience completing custom framing projects from production through final assembly
• Experience helping customers design custom framing projects
• Knowledge of conservation framing techniques and proper art handling
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Ability to work independently and maintain high quality standards
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Reliability, professionalism, and a team-oriented attitude

We value actual framing skill and experience more than a specific number of years. Candidates with strong hands-on custom framing experience are encouraged to apply.

Framing Equipment & Skills

Experience with

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Which custom framing tasks can you perform independently? Please briefly describe your experience with cutting and joining moulding, cutting glass/acrylic, mat cutting, mounting artwork, stretching canvas, fitting/assembly, and wiring finished pieces.
• What professional framing equipment have you used? Please include experience with double miter saws, underpinners/V-nailers, wall glass cutters, computerized mat cutters such as Wizard, mounting presses, or similar equipment.
• Please describe your experience working directly with customers to design custom framing projects, including selecting moulding, mats, glazing, and appropriate framing methods.

Experience:

• Professional custom picture framing : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person