About the Role: Marco Fine Arts is a premier fine art framing and fulfillment company serving galleries, artists, and trade clients nationwide. We are seeking an experienced Senior Framer to join our production team as a craft leader, bringing exceptional technical skill, deep materials knowledge, and the ability to mentor and hold standards across the framing team.

This role focuses on all stages of framing from the point of assembly forward: fitting, mounting, glazing, finishing, and quality review. The Senior Framer is not responsible for the cut and join stage but plays a critical role in confirming that dimensions are correct before work proceeds, providing technical guidance to the cut team, and holding accountability when specifications are off. Materials are selected in partnership with the sales team and client, but the Senior Framer is expected to raise concerns when a specified build or material combination could present problems for the finished product.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly, Fitting & FinishingExecute all framing stages beyond cut and join, including fitting, mounting, glazing, and finishingComplete assigned orders accurately and on time, with awareness of ship dates and production prioritiesReview incoming dimensions prior to assembly and confirm accuracy against build specificationsProvide technical guidance to the cut team on measurements, tolerances, and build requirementsFlag and escalate specification errors before they reach the assembly stageHandle oversized and large-format work including multi-panel pieces and non-standard substratesPerform quality control review on all finished pieces prior to shipment

Materials & Build Integrity

Review build specifications for potential issues before work beginsCommunicate clearly with the sales team when a specified material or build approach could compromise the finished productApply working knowledge of conservation and museum-grade materials, including appropriate glazing, mounting, and acid-free componentsMaintain organized, safe, and well-stocked workstation and shared floor areasTeam Leadership & StandardsServe as the floor-level technical authority for framing craft, quality, and production standardsMentor and train junior and mid-level framers on technique, fitting, and quality expectationsPartner with the Production Manager on workflow prioritization and team capacity.

Support team members with hands-on guidance as needed, including during staffing transitions

Contribute to the development of production SOPs and build documentationMaintain awareness of the broader production flow, including how work moves across stations, and proactively flag handoff issues, bottlenecks, or quality risks observed beyond your immediate scopeTake ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. When something leaves your hands incorrectly or comes back with an issue, own the follow-throughCommunicate proactively across teams when problems arise. Raise concerns early, directly, and clearly rather than allowing issues to surface downstream

Qualifications

Required

7+ years of professional framing experience, with demonstrated senior-level skill in fitting, assembly, and finishingStrong ability to read and interpret build sheets and confirm dimensional accuracyExperience with bespoke and custom framing of fine art, including high-value and fragile worksProven capability with large-format and oversized framingWorking knowledge of conservation and museum-grade materials (UV-protective glazing, acid-free mats, archival mounting)Experience in a fine art gallery, museum, or high-end framing or fulfillment environmentAbility to communicate technical concerns clearly and professionally across teamsStrong attention to detail and commitment to zero-defect quality standards

Preferred

Experience in a production or fulfillment environment with throughput expectationsPrior experience providing guidance or informal training to other framersFamiliarity with SOP documentation or participation in process improvement efforts

Working Conditions

Full-time, on-site position in Austin, TXPrimary work is within the Bespoke framing line. As a production facility, all team members may be asked to support other areas of the floor as business needs require. Flexibility and a team-first attitude are expected.Physical role requiring standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and handling large and fragile artwork