Custom Picture Framer - Designer

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Job description

Custom Picture Framer - designer

compensation: DOE 15 min
employment type: full-time

Northwest Framing is a family of picture frame shops, frame manufacturing and printing. We've been around since the 70s, starting out in Portland and then merged with MQF in Seattle. Over the years you may have visited a Beard's Framing, Frame Central or Museum Quality Framing - you were visiting an NWF shop!

We are local, with Seattle-based ownership and most of our manufacturing done in Portland. Our stores span the Pacific Northwest coastline from Seattle to Issaquah, Vancouver to Tualatin.

We're proud of our history at this company. It's not rare to talk to a coworker who's been with us for 20 or even 30 years. Why do folks stick around? Because if you're deeply creative, enjoy solving new problems every day, and putting a smile on the faces of customers, you won't find many other places to work that are better.

The one thing we all have in common is a desire to be independently excellent. Whatever your role, you will be welcome to be yourself. We're unabashedly un-corporate - no uniforms, no scripts. Picture framing is a centuries-old craft and folks who love it tend to be passionate originals. We all treasure that culture and welcome folks who will too.

In addition to the usual benefits like health insurance and PTO, we offer the kinds of intangible but extraordinary benefits that come from working with people who truly care.

If you're interested, reach out with a resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The store colleague supports the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations of a Northwest Framing (NWF) store. The primary objective is to ensure positive growth in comparable store sales, product and framing quality, customer amazement, adherence to company policies and procedures, store profitability, and community involvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The store colleague has primary responsibility for the following:

1. Demonstrates a customer-first attitude and lives the company's mission and values.
2. Utilizing accepted design skills, including the presentation of NWF Classic design for customer's art.
3. Utilizing accepted selling skills and techniques, including greeting and engagement, discovery, presentation and closure.
4. Perform production duties, including component cutting, fitting, handling and related framing techniques.
5. Perform daily maintenance on mat cutters and periodic maintenance (as scheduled) on all other equipment.
6. Perform all daily operating habits, as assigned.
7. Receive materials/supplies.
8. Perform closing responsibilities, including reconciling, reporting sales and making bank deposits, as assigned.
9. Strictly follow all safety procedures at all times.
10. Assist with specific housekeeping tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash and cleaning bathrooms.
11. Perform local store marketing duties, including but not limited to customer callbacks, thank you cards and business contacts.
12. All other tasks as assigned by store manager.
13. Regular and punctual attendance.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1. Demonstrated success and basic skill level in all aspects of custom framing, including an understanding of production and design aspects of the business. Proven skills in the retail and/or framing industry.
2. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
3. Good judgment in dealing with people and setting priorities.
4. High school diploma or GED.

OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS
1. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Strong commitment to operational store hours, scheduled or unscheduled as emergencies arise. Ability to perform all store level functions. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and repetitive hand and wrist motion. Includes working outdoors in various temperatures. Also, work with sharp and hazardous equipment as well as work with phones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment.

Women, Minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ communities encouraged to apply.

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks required during interview and during working hours, social distancing required, cleaning countertops and high touch areas

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Pay frequency:

• Every other week

Work includes:

• Evenings
• Weekends

Paid Training:

• Yes

Management:

• Store Manager

Employees working per shift:

• 5 or fewer

Typical start time:

• 10AM

Typical end time:

• 6PM

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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