Senior Custom Framer – Jerseys, Memorabilia & Fine Art
Location: Frame Company Minnesota – Eagan, Minnesota
Employment Type: Part-Time (approximately 20-25 hours per week)
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Every other Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Flexible scheduling available within these business hours
About Us
At Frame Company Minnesota, we believe every piece that comes through our doors tells a story. From Hall of Fame jerseys and military uniforms to original artwork, family heirlooms, championship medals, and treasured keepsakes, our mission is to preserve those stories with museum-quality craftsmanship that will last for generations.
We're seeking an experienced professional who shares our passion for exceptional craftsmanship and understands that every project deserves to be treated as if it were their own. If you're looking for a place where quality, creativity, and attention to detail are valued above production quotas, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Custom Framer with extensive experience designing and building custom shadow boxes, conservation-quality jersey displays, and museum-quality custom framing.
While this role specializes in jerseys, memorabilia, and three-dimensional objects, the successful candidate will also frame fine art, photography, canvases, textiles, needlework, and a wide variety of custom framing projects as part of our production team.
This position requires someone who can work independently, solve creative mounting and design challenges, and consistently produce exceptional work without sacrificing quality.
The ideal candidate is a craftsman or craftswoman who takes pride in precision, enjoys working on both unique memorabilia and traditional custom framing projects, and understands the importance of archival framing techniques.
This is a part-time position working within our regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and construct museum-quality jersey displays, shadow boxes, and custom framing projects.
- Professionally mount jerseys, uniforms, textiles, and memorabilia using conservation methods that preserve the integrity of each piece.
- Frame original artwork, photography, canvas, diplomas, needlework, and other two-dimensional artwork using museum-quality framing techniques.
- Frame sports memorabilia, military uniforms, medals, flags, trading cards, photographs, tickets, pins, and other three-dimensional collectibles.
- Design visually balanced layouts that showcase each customer's story while complementing the artwork or memorabilia.
- Cut and assemble complex multi-opening mats using a Wizard computerized mat cutter.
- Build custom frames, stretch canvas, fit artwork, install glazing, and complete projects to the highest standards.
- Utilize Museum Glass®, conservation glazing, archival mats, acid-free backing, and professional mounting techniques.
- Inspect every completed project for craftsmanship, cleanliness, and precision before delivery.
- Collaborate with customers and fellow designers to develop creative framing solutions.
- Maintain an organized, efficient, and professional production workspace.
Equipment & Tools You'll Use
You'll work daily with professional framing equipment, including:
- Double Miter Saw
- V-Nailer (Underpinner)
- Wizard computerized mat cutter
- Canvas stretching equipment
- Dry mount press
- Pneumatic fitting and point-driving equipment
- Conservation mounting tools and specialty hardware for jerseys, textiles, and memorabilia
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum five years of professional custom framing experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing and framing jerseys, sports memorabilia, and custom shadow boxes.
- Extensive experience framing fine art, photography, canvas, and traditional custom framing projects.
- Thorough understanding of conservation framing, archival mounting, and preservation techniques for both artwork and memorabilia.
- Experience using pneumatic framing equipment, underpinners, saws, and Wizard computerized mat cutters.
- Excellent measuring, design, and layout skills.
- Ability to solve creative framing and mounting challenges independently.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing flawless work.
Preferred
- Experience with military memorabilia, medals, flags, and historical artifacts.
- Experience stretching canvas and framing textiles and needlework.
- Familiarity with Larson-Juhl, Roma, Bella, Studio, and other premium moulding manufacturers.
- Ability to assist customers with design consultations and creative project planning.
What Makes This Position Different
- Work on meaningful, one-of-a-kind projects—not repetitive production framing.
- Create museum-quality displays using premium conservation materials and techniques.
- Solve unique creative and technical framing challenges every day.
- Work with a small, collaborative team where craftsmanship is respected and quality comes before speed.
- Have the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, locally owned custom frame shop.
The Person We're Looking For
You are someone who:
- Takes genuine pride in your craftsmanship.
- Notices details others miss.
- Enjoys solving unique framing and mounting challenges.
- Appreciates both the technical precision of fine art framing and the creativity required for custom memorabilia displays.
- Treats every project with the same care you would give your own family's treasures.
- Works well as part of a small, collaborative team.
- Values honesty, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Why Frame Company Minnesota?
We're a locally owned custom frame shop dedicated to museum-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer experiences. We don't believe in shortcuts or mass production. We believe in preserving memories, honoring achievements, celebrating art, and creating pieces that families will enjoy for generations.
Whether you're preserving a Hall of Fame jersey, framing an original painting, or creating a one-of-a-kind shadow box, your craftsmanship will become part of someone else's story.
If you're the kind of framer who still steps back and smiles when a project comes together perfectly, we'd love to meet you. Join a team where craftsmanship is respected, creativity is encouraged, and every project has a story worth preserving.
Position Details/Compensation:
- Part-time position
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and craftsmanship
- Regular schedule within business hours (Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and every other Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
Schedule: This is a part-time position with most hours scheduled Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., along with every other Saturday (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.). We value work-life balance and will work with the right candidate to establish a consistent schedule that meets both the needs of the shop and the employee.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, portfolio (if available), and a brief introduction telling us about your framing experience and what inspires your work to [email protected]
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
