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We are looking for a furniture expert to provide a vital part of our nationwide restoration service. Based in a state-of-the-art studio in Carlisle, you will have the opportunity to repair and restore a wide variety of antique and modern furniture.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of traditional furniture craftsmanship including French polishing, veneers, staining and joinery. Historic skills such as marquetry and caning are advantageous but not essential.

You will have the ability to work as a team or independently with a flexible approach to the mixture of work that comes to the furniture studio.

We provide a bespoke approach to furniture restoration, either finishing pieces to a historically accurate standard or to a client’s modern taste.

What does the role offer?

• A professional studio setting where you will work alongside restoration experts who conserve paintings, paper, ceramics, frames, gilding and more
• The chance to work on a wide variety of high value and historically important pieces with a steady influx of new work every month
• Support from an administrative team who assist with customer service, purchasing new equipment and workflow
• Flexible working hours are considered for this position

To apply for this position, please email [email protected] with a covering letter and CV addressed to Chris Bull.

We are seeking a full-time Easel Painting Conservator with at least 3 years of working experience in Painting Conservation to join our busy Carlisle, Cumbria studio.

You will work on a range of practical treatments and assessments for our private clients, institutions and insurance companies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verbal and written assessments, condition reports and treatment proposals.
• Examination and treatment of historic and artistic paintings, painted surfaces and artefacts in the studio and on-site.
• Familiarity and adherence to the Icon practices of conservation and museum-quality standards.
• Varnish removal, re-varnishing, surface cleaning (from dirt, mould etc.), removal of overpainting and retouching of oil paintings and artworks.
• Repair of complex tears, dents, flaking paint, cracked and warped supports or delamination.
• Ability to complete routine filling, lining, stretching and in-painting with minimally intrusive techniques.
• Accurately match colours, paint application appearance and techniques of artists.
• Cleaning, repair and gilding of frames.
• Working under your own initiative in a fast-paced team environment.
• Solve complex treatment issues and work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, risk management and an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workflow effectively.
• Travel for on-site conservation projects is possible.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Degree in Art Conservation, or commensurate conservation apprentice training and experience.

EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years of painting and painted surface conservation. Working knowledge of art history, chemistry, studio art technique and ICON conservation standards are a must.

To apply for this position, please email [email protected] with a covering letter and CV addressed to Chris Bull.