Custom Framing Artisan: Canvas & Fine Art

Midnight Oil; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Caregiver leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Bonus/incentive program

Job summary

The Imagine Group in Burbank, CA is seeking a skilled Framing Technician to assemble wood frames from pre-cut molding and complete finished frames using professional techniques. You will stretch canvases, install floating frames, fit artwork, and ensure precise alignment and high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities include operating a V-nail underpinning machine, inspecting joints, managing supplies, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an underpinning (V-nail) machine.
• Experience stretching canvas and installing floating frames.
• Experience handling canvas and printed graphics.
• 1+ years in a custom framing, picture framing, museum, gallery, retail display, or commercial framing environment.
• Experience with high-volume commercial framing production.
• Familiarity with wood moldings, specialty finishes, framing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wood frames from pre-cut mitered molding using an underpinning (V-nail) machine.
• Join, clamp, and inspect frames to ensure tight, square corners.
• Stretch canvas artwork onto stretcher bars, ensuring proper tension, alignment, and wrinkle-free installation.
• Assemble and install floating (floater) frames for stretched canvas artwork.
• Fit artwork into frames using acrylic (plexiglass), glass, mats, and backing.
• Install hanging hardware, labels, and protective packaging.
• Perform quality inspections to verify frame alignment, fit, finish, and overall presentation.
• Repair or touch up minor frame imperfections as needed.

Skills

Underpinning machine operation

Canvas stretching

Frame assembly

Quality inspections

Reading job tickets

Tools

Underpinning machine (V-nail)

Measuring tools

Job description

The Imagine Group in Burbank, CA is seeking a skilled Framing Technician to assemble wood frames from pre-cut molding and complete finished frames using professional techniques. You will stretch canvases, install floating frames, fit artwork, and ensure precise alignment and high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities include operating a V-nail underpinning machine, inspecting joints, managing supplies, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.