Fabrication & Framing Specialist

Eythos Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 50.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive fringe benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Eythos Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Fabrication & Framing Specialist to join its Singapore office as the first member of a new Fabrication Department. You will lead assembly, preparation, and quality control of custom-framed artworks, ensuring gallery and museum standards.

The role requires self-drive, autonomy, and the ability to work independently while reporting clearly on progress and maintaining high craftsmanship across all framing and installation tasks.

Formación

• Strong experience in custom framing and artwork assembly.
• Ability to fit artworks into frames to museum/gallery standards.
• Woodworking and joinery skills.
• Experience handling fine art and high-value objects.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Expertly assemble artworks into custom frames using museum-grade techniques.
• Install and secure artworks with archival materials.
• Fit glazing, backing boards, spacers, mounts, fillets, and hanging systems.
• Ensure alignment, tension, protection, and presentation.
• Perform final finishing and inspection before delivery or installation.
• Produce clear QC reports and document framing issues with photos.
• Support packing, handling, and installation as needed.

Conocimientos

Custom framing

Artwork assembly

Woodworking

Joinery

Attention to detail

Herramientas

Woodworking machinery

Hand tools

Archival materials

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced and highly autonomous Fabrication & Framing Specialist to join our Singapore office and become the first member of our newly established Fabrication Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, preparation, and quality control of custom-framed artworks, ensuring all works meet gallery, museum, and collector-level standards. This role requires a strong combination of art handling expertise, frame assembly skills, woodworking knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

A key responsibility of this position is the expert assembly of artworks into frames, including the safe handling, fitting, securing, finishing, and final inspection of artworks prior to delivery or installation.

This role requires a self-driven individual capable of working independently while providing clear reporting and maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Expertly assemble artworks into custom frames using museum and gallery-standard techniques

Install and secure artworks using appropriate archival and conservation-grade material

Fit and assemble glazing, backing boards, spacers, mounts, fillets, and hanging systems

Ensure artworks are properly aligned, tensioned, protected, and presented

Complete final finishing and detailing before delivery or installation

Perform final visual inspections to ensure presentation quality

Troubleshoot and resolve assembly challenges independently

Frame Quality Control

Inspect incoming frames produced by third-party manufacturers

Verify dimensions, join quality, finish consistency, structural integrity, and overall craftsmanship

Identify defects, inaccuracies, or damage prior to assembly

Conduct minor corrective woodworking or cosmetic repairs where required

Ensure all frames meet company quality standards before artworks are fitte

Woodworking & Technical Support

Perform minor woodworking adjustments and modifications

Correct fitting issues and assembly discrepancies

Carry out touch-ups, sanding, filling, and finishing repairs when necessary

Maintain tools, equipment, and workspace to professional standards

Handle fine art safely and professionally

Perform condition checks during artwork intake and preparation

Assist with packing, unpacking, and movement of artworks

Support artwork installations and exhibition preparations when required

Follow museum-standard handling and conservation practices

Reporting & Documentation

Produce clear and concise QC reports

Document framing issues and corrective actions through photographs and written reports

Provide regular updates on project status and fabrication activities

Maintain accurate records of completed work and quality inspections

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

Strong experience in custom framing and artwork assembly

Proven ability to fit and secure artworks into frames to museum or gallery standards

Strong woodworking and joinery skills

Experience using woodworking hand tools and machinery safely

Understanding of frame construction methods and materials

Ability to perform repairs and corrective work independently

Fine Art Experience

Experience handling fine art, cultural objects, or high-value collectibles

Deep understanding of artwork presentation standards

Knowledge of conservation-friendly framing methods and archival materials

Understanding of glazing options, mounting methods, backing systems, and hardware installation

Quality Control

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to identify defects before artworks are assembled

Systematic approach to inspection and documentation

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Communication & Reporting

Ability to communicate issues clearly and professionally

Comfortable documenting technical findings with photographs and written observations

Highly autonomous and capable of working with supervision from oversea

Meticulous and quality driven

Hands-on and technically skilled

Calm and methodical under pressure

Well organised, Proactive in identifying and solving problems

Passionate about craftsmanship and the presentation of fine art

Eythos is an ambitious, newly formed provider of innovative art storage and logistics solutions, aiming to set the new standard of quality and innovation for art storage and logistics in Asia. We specialize in the secure storage, preservation, and transportation of artworks, ensuring that each piece is handled with the utmost care. We are committed to sustainability and minimizing our environmental impact through responsible practices in all aspects of our operations.

We provide a competitive remuneration package along with comprehensive fringe benefits for the right candidates.