Fine Art Restoration Specialist - Disaster Recovery Leader

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of Encino and Ventura; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ is seeking an Art Restoration Expert to lead assessment, documentation, and restoration of fine art and high-value contents after loss events. You will guide field staff, work with insureds and adjusters, and coordinate conservation efforts to safeguard irreplaceable items.

The role requires 3+ years in art restoration or related fields, a relevant degree, knowledge of conservation ethics, and strong communication skills.STAFF training and travel to job sites are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in art restoration, art conservation, or fine art handling.
• Degree or formal training in art conservation, fine arts, art history, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of conservation ethics and best practices (e.g., the AIC Code of Ethics).
• Bilingual speakers (English &Spanish) strongly preferred.
• IICRC certifications preferred (e.g., FSRT, WRT, AMRT).
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per Blue Kangaroo's Motor Vehicle policy.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, documenting, and restoring artwork and high-value contents to our quality standards.
• Guiding field staff on safe handling, packout, storage, and packback of fine art and delicate items.
• Working with insureds, adjusters, and outside specialists to set clear expectations for art-related recovery.
• Perform condition assessments on paintings, works on paper, sculpture, frames, antiques, and other collectibles.
• Triage damaged artwork on site and stabilize items to prevent further deterioration.
• Perform or oversee cleaning and restoration treatments suited to each object's materials.
• Decide which items can be restored in-house and which must go to outside conservators, and coordinate that work.
• Direct proper packing, crating, and transport of fine art and fragile items to prevent damage.
• Maintain proper environmental conditions for artwork in storage, including temperature, humidity, and light exposure.
• Train and advise technicians on safe art handling practices.
• Prepare restoration scopes, photo documentation, and written reports to support insurance claims, and coordinate with appraisers and adjusters as needed.
• Communicate with insureds about the condition, treatment plan, and expected outcome for their items.
• Operate ContentsPal inventory software on a company-provided iPhone.
• Make job-related updates in the Proven Jobs Desktop and Proven Jobs Mobile application.

Skills

Art restoration experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Disaster recovery experience

Conservation ethics knowledge

Education

Degree or formal training in art conservation/fine arts

Tools

ContentsPal inventory software

Proven Jobs Desktop

Proven Jobs Mobile

Job description

Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ is seeking an Art Restoration Expert to lead assessment, documentation, and restoration of fine art and high-value contents after loss events. You will guide field staff, work with insureds and adjusters, and coordinate conservation efforts to safeguard irreplaceable items.

The role requires 3+ years in art restoration or related fields, a relevant degree, knowledge of conservation ethics, and strong communication skills.STAFF training and travel to job sites are expected.