CHROME HEARTS®, the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

As an Experienced Wood Carver at Chrome Hearts, you will play a pivotal role in our creative process by bringing our artistic visions to life through wood carving. We are looking for an individual who possesses a deep passion for woodworking, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to execute intricate designs with precision. You will work alongside our team of skilled artisans and craftsmen to create one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted wood pieces that exemplify the Chrome Hearts brand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Wood Carving: Execute precise and intricate wood carving techniques to create unique, high-quality wooden products that meet Chrome Hearts' artistic standards.
• Design Interpretation: Work closely with design concepts and blueprints to accurately transform creative ideas into tangible wood art pieces.
• Material Selection: Select and source high-quality wood materials, ensuring they align with the project requirements and uphold our brand's standards.
• Tool Maintenance: Maintain and care for woodworking tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect, refine, and ensure the final product meets the established quality standards, including attention to detail and finish.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with a team of artisans, designers, and craftspeople to bring artistic visions to life and contribute to the overall creative process.
• Innovation: Stay updated on woodworking trends and techniques, suggesting improvements and innovative ideas to enhance our woodworking processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interpretation of Technical Drawings: Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and blueprints to execute woodworking projects accurately.
• 3 Years of Solid Wood Preparation: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in preparing solid wood, including cutting and assembling, to create high-quality wood products.
• 3 Years of Inlay and Sculpture Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in crafting intricate inlays on wood and creating sculptures that showcase exceptional craftsmanship.
• Custom Door and Installation Expertise: Proven experience in custom door fabrication and installation, demonstrating a strong understanding of the craft.
• Carpentry Tool and Machinery Proficiency: Proficient knowledge of various carpentry tools and machinery, ensuring safe and efficient usage.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, collaborating with colleagues to achieve project goals.
• Reliability and Dependability: Demonstrated reliability and dependability, ensuring consistent, high-quality work.
• Work Environment Maintenance: Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency.
• Knowledge of Basic Furniture Tools: Familiarity with basic furniture-making tools and techniques.
• Ownership of Carving Tools: Must have a personal set of carving tools for woodworking projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged Standing: Regularly required to stand for extended periods of time during work shifts.
• Variation in Activities: May involve some sitting and walking throughout the workday.
• Repetitive Physical Motions: Expected to repeat various physical motions during the shift, utilizing feet, legs, arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Operation of Equipment: Operating a variety of equipment and hand tools in a repetitive manner, requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and close visual attention.
• Lifting: Capable of carrying and lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The pay range for this role is:

29/hr + (plus) USD per hour depending on level of experience