Fine Artist Assistant

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About the Artist: Mr. Díaz is a Puerto Rican urban painter and muralist based in Miami since 2017. His art is characterized by the representation of elements of fauna and flora, anatomical transpositions between the elements, and his detailed and precise technique in Chinese ink. He has painted more than fifty murals on different walls around the world, including cities such as Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and São Paulo. In addition to murals, Alexis works his paintings on canvas, which has led him to collaborate with different art galleries worldwide to exhibit his individual pieces and collections, including London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, and Vienna.

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Required for All Applicants: Must provide a portfolio or link to portfolio when applying.

Job Description: The Fine Artist Assistant will assist Mr. Díaz primarily with drawing, painting canvases, and producing paper prints in the studio, with occasional opportunities to assist with local mural projects. The assistant will also be responsible for performing prep work and finishing work (e.g., stretching canvases, projecting and transferring designs, drawing, painting backgrounds, assembling installations and completing assigned artwork by following the instructions given by Mr. Díaz), and ensuring her/his work is done accurately, aptly and on-time. The candidate must have strong drawing skills and be capable of working in all art styles (from realism to abstract); and all subjects (from signage to landscapes to portraits).

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

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Education and Relevant Experience: Applicant must be pursuing or have a bachelor's degree, preferably in Fine Art (BFA), and must have two years of relevant experience in Drawing, Painting, and Custom Artwork as described below.

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Drawing, Painting, and Print Production:

• Strong drawing skills and experience painting canvas and paper artwork of all sizes, styles, color palettes, and subject matters.
• Working in all types of media (Mr. Díaz mostly works with alcohol-based permanent ink and water-based acrylic paint).
• Good sense of scale, ensuring all aspects of the drawing and painting work together into one cohesive artwork.
• Working from designs and reference images to ensure artwork matches Mr. Díaz’s instructions and clients’ expectations.
• Preparing canvases and other surfaces (such as stretching, priming, flat painting, touch-ups, and sealing) and applying finishing techniques.
• Projecting and transferring designs onto canvases and other surfaces, drawing, and preparing artwork for painting.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials related to painting and print production.
• Understanding of basic color theory and color matching.
• Assisting with print production, including preparing artwork files, producing and finishing prints, and carefully packing completed prints.

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General Requirements:

• On-going, clear, and effective communication.
• Be adaptable. Allow for quick changes in artwork and schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in the studio and on every job site.
• Occasionally run studio errands, including delivering artwork and products to shipping centers or the post office, and purchasing or picking up materials.
• Guide interns and students with their assigned studio tasks.
• The desire for excellence and constant improvement.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Team player, kind, respectful, and helpful (No egos).
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
• Solution-oriented. Always be looking for better and more efficient ways to perform.
• Working proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for preparing references, layouts, mockups, and artwork files for print production. Ability to learn and work with additional required applications, and work with a tablet.
• Legally allowed to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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Physical and Working Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Duties to be performed primarily at the studio, with occasional opportunities to assist Mr. Díaz with local mural projects.
• Ability to work in a studio environment and occasionally at local mural sites; work with different personalities; be comfortable with clients, the public, and video cameras watching, and always maintain a professional demeanor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the studio and workspaces to access materials, equipment, etc.
• Ability to operate a computer and other productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, printer, perforation tools, projectors, etc.
• Must be able to assess artwork and identify fine details accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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How to Apply: Interested applicants should send (1) a resume highlighting relevant experience and (2) a link to a portfolio with a minimum of ten images of relevant work (i.e., drawings, paintings, commissions, custom artworks, and any relevant print or digital production work). The portfolio must clearly demonstrate strong drawing skills. Please, include the title of work, year, and your role in the project.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Large Format Printers: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person