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Crozier Fine Arts
Freelance Art Handler
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A Merchandiser assists with marketing or promoting merchandise in a retail store. Advises on trends and styles; designs and creates merchandise displays in a store, to generate or improve customer sales. Works with sales associates, merchandise managers and product vendors. Monitors customer preferences and sales data.
$37,911 / year median in Delaware
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Crozier Fine Arts is seeking experienced and self-motivated Freelance Art Handling Specialists to join our team in New Castle, DE . In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of art collections through expert handling, packing, crating, and transportation, while acting as a vital onsite liaison between clients and company management. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will: Handle, move, wrap, pack, and crate a diverse range of objects—including fine art, decorative arts, and furniture—using Crozier's appropriate techniques and materials, with the key output of damage-free preservation and transit preparation. Collaborate with clients, driving teams, and company management by acting as the onsite liaison, determining project strategy, and ensuring clear communication and follow-through. Ensure compliance with the highest industry standards by planning, organizing, and loading trucks for utmost safety during transit, conducting inspection reports, and maintaining discretion on all projects. Install/uninstall art for onsite projects and load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit. Spend a small amount of time (approximately 5%) on a laptop/desktop computer or telephone to manage project logistics. What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have: Minimum 1 year of experience in Art Handling within a gallery, museum, or commercial fine art space. Strong knowledge of industry standard techniques and materials for packing, crating, installing, and uninstalling artwork. Proven ability in effective communication, self-motivation, attention to detail, and working as a team player.