Location: Shoreditch, London (on-site, studio-based)
Contract: Freelance – ongoing throughout the year
Rate: Competitive day rate – confirmed at trial day
Start: Immediately – trial day to be arranged
About the Role
theprintspace produces fine art and photographic frames for galleries, collectors, and artists
– work that demands genuine craft and an uncompromising eye. We're building a freelance
roster of experienced framers to call on during peak periods and volume spikes, working
alongside our permanent production team in our London studio.
This is a role for someone who frames to a high standard as a matter of course – not when
they're being watched. The best freelancers become a regular fixture, and a number of our
most trusted collaborators have moved into permanent positions with us.
What You'll Be Doing
- Constructing bespoke and ready-made frames to exact client specifications
- Cutting mouldings, mount boards, glass, and backing materials cleanly and accurately
- Fitting artworks, installing fixings, hanging systems, and conservation materials
- Inspecting finished frames at each stage – alignment, cleanliness, corners, glazing
- Working closely with mounting, printing, and dispatch teams to hit production
deadlines
- Handling artworks and materials with the care their value demands
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience framing fine art or photographic work professionally
- Strong, consistent craftsmanship – you know what a good frame looks like and you
deliver it
- Confident and safe use of framing tools and workshop machinery
- Able to work at pace during busy production periods without cutting corners
- Detail-oriented: you notice the things that matter – a misaligned corner, a speck
under the glass
- Professional approach to both artworks and colleagues – you fit naturally into a tight
Team
Working With Us
- Competitive freelance day rate, paid promptly
- All roles begin with a paid trial day – no unpaid assessments
- Ad-hoc bookings with the potential for regular, repeat work year-round
- Well-equipped studio with high-quality materials and clearly defined production
standards
- Collaborative, experienced team – framing, mounting, printing, and dispatch working
together
- A genuine pathway to permanent employment for outstanding freelancers
How to Apply
Head to https://bigops.in/careers/uk/bespoke-framing/ and submit your details!
We move quickly and will be in touch to arrange a trial day if there's a fit.
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
