Runner/Stager (Picture Framing)
Job Description
The Framing Stager will organize and stage picture framing components to ensure orders are completed on time, prioritize the production of components, receive inventory, and package hardware to be included with shipments and/or client pick-up.
Primary duties/responsibilities:
- Stage picture framing jobs for production, and verify job components are complete and correct including: art, acrylic, MDF, frames, stretchers, etc.
- Prioritize the production of components as needed to ensure the final product is completed on schedule.
- Coordinate with the Framing Operations Manager on staging components and hardware for high volume jobs.
- Routinely organize framing components to keep the production floor organized and walkways clear.
- Package picture hanging and security hardware to accompany shipments and/or client pick-ups.
- Receive, check-in, and organize incoming hardware & supply inventory, and coordinate with the Framing Operations Manager on restocking.
- Receive, check-in, and label incoming mats & moulding inventory, and coordinate with the Assistant Production Manager to store inventory.
Desired Skills & Background
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple pieces and shifting deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset when handling high-value artwork.
- Careful, respectful art-handling practices and good manual dexterity.
- Effective communication and teamwork across departments.
- Ability to accurately follow work orders, production schedules, and tracking systems.
- Comfortable working in a production environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
- Basic computer skills (spreadsheets, email, simple production or inventory tools).
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift/move art and frames (typically up to 40–50 lbs).
- Prior experience in art handling, framing production, gallery/museum preparation, or manufacturing finishing/staging roles preferred.
- Demonstrate the daily discipline and desire to achieve goals with limited guidance, taking responsibility for all results.
- Working knowledge of framing processes, materials, and basic conservation/archival practices is a plus.
- Work closely with Colorchrome’s Production Team, as an extension of the Sales Team, in order to deliver consistently high quality products and services to Colorchrome’s clients.
- Seek opportunities to contribute in cross-departmental efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work according to Colorchrome’s values.
- Able to perform in a high-volume environment with firm deadlines.
- Must be a self-starter, able to anticipate and solve problems.
- Excellent work ethic a must
Full-time Position based in Norcross, GA- Monday through Friday with start time of 7:00am. Occasional overtime needed during peak production timeframes.
Founded in 1983, Colorchrome is an art and graphics production company with a modern, state-of-the-art facility whose team has a passion for setting the highest standards in the printing and framing industry. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Colorchrome is an industry leader known for outstanding quality, customer service and attention to detail by architects, designers and art consultants domestically and internationally. Colorchrome serves clients in a wide variety of industries including hospitality, healthcare, senior living, retail, corporate branding and marketing, museum exhibitions, trade shows and events.
