Art Restorer

Recooty; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays plus floating holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Unified Restorations in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks an Art Restorer who preserves fine art, antiques, and cherished items for clients.

You will evaluate, document, clean, stabilize, and restore artifacts while matching colors and finishes and maintaining historical integrity.

Portfolio required; this is a full-time role with benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on families and museums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Fine Arts or Conservation (or equivalent).
• Professional experience in art restoration or conservation.
• Strong painting background with color-matching skills.
• Knowledge of restoration techniques for paintings, works on paper, antiques and collectibles.
• Framing and matting experience preferred.
• Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, catalog, and document incoming artwork and collectibles.
• Perform cleaning, stabilization, conservation, and restoration using appropriate techniques and materials.
• Carefully disassemble, repair, and reassemble artwork and objects as needed.
• Match colors, textures, and finishes with precision while maintaining historical integrity.
• Maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship, ethics, and care throughout every project.

Skills

Fine art restoration

Color matching

Art conservation knowledge

Framing & matting

Adobe Photoshop

Driver's license

Background check & drug screening

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts or Conservation (or equivalent)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

ART RESTORER

PRESERVE MEMORIES. HELP PEOPLE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Unified Restorations is a premier Dallas–Fort Worth art management company, specializing in restoration and preservation of collectibles and heirlooms. As our company continues to grow, we are seeking an Art Restorer who is passionate about preserving fine art, antiques, and cherished items for our clients.

Every project we undertake represents something deeply meaningful—a family heirloom, a treasured artwork, an irreplaceable photograph, etc. We are looking for a skilled professional who combines technical expertise with artistic talent and exceptional attention to detail.

Please include a portfolio of restoration work with your application. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

This is not a graphic design or graphic arts position.

What You'll Restore

Our team works on a diverse range of objects, including:

• Fine art paintings
• Works on paper
• Sculptures
• Photographs
• Antique furniture
• Tapestries
• Taxidermy
• Collectibles
• Ceramics and crystal
• Other sentimental and historically significant items

Every day offers new challenges and opportunities to apply your craftsmanship across a wide variety of restoration disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate, catalog, and document incoming artwork and collectibles.
• Perform cleaning, stabilization, mitigation, conservation, and restoration using appropriate techniques and materials.
• Carefully disassemble, repair, and reassemble artwork and objects as needed.
• Match colors, textures, and finishes with precision while maintaining historical integrity.
• Maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship, ethics, and care throughout every project.

QUALIFICATIONS

We're looking for someone who brings both artistic ability and restoration expertise, including:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts, Conservation, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Professional experience in fine art restoration or conservation
• Strong painting background with advanced color matching skills
• Knowledge of restoration techniques for paintings, works on paper, photographs, antiques, and collectibles
• Framing and matting experience preferred
• Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

WHO YOU ARE

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about preserving artwork and objects of historical and sentimental significance
• Detail-oriented and committed to exceptional craftsmanship
• Dedicated to delivering outstanding quality on every project

WHY JOIN UNIFIED RESTORATIONS?

Unified Restorations is a family‑owned, faith‑based company. We believe our mission is to help people. We know every object entrusted to us tells a story. Whether restoring a museum-quality painting or a treasured family heirloom, our goal is to preserve what matters most to our clients with integrity, skill, and compassion.

You’ll join a growing company where your expertise is valued, your craftsmanship is respected, and your work has a lasting impact.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $20–$26 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company performance.

Full‑time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays plus floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

If you’re an art restorer who takes pride in preserving works of art and meaningful personal treasures, we’d love to see your portfolio and learn more about your experience.