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Woodworker (Freelance)

Bark Frameworks 06/01/2026
Long Island City, NY
$22 - $30 (Hourly) Freelance / Contractor
Fine Arts, Design Arts, Art Handling/Logistics, Other, Conservation/Preservation

Benefits:


This role is currently freelance. If the role shifts to full time/permanent, the following benefits will be available:

 

  • Health and dental insurance plans available
  • Accrued vacation and personal time
  • Paid holidays
  • Option to participate in company 401k plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan

 

Compensation:


  • $22 - $30/hour, based on skill level and experience (freelance rate); pay rate may be re-negotiated as part of a total benefits package, if the role becomes full time/permanent.
Description

Woodworker (Freelance)

Bark Frameworks, an employee-owned, custom framing company that has been leading the industry since 1969, seeks an experienced woodworker for freelance work in our Long Island City shop. There is a possibility of this role becoming a full-time/permanent in the future.


The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, be a team player, and have work experience in picture framing. Experience in both orbital and hand sanding, chopping, ripping, shaping, and joining wood is desired. If you have special milling experience, an eye for detail, and care about upholding the highest standards of quality, please send us your resume.


Please note: This role reports to our shop in Long Island City. This is not a remote position. 


Qualifications:

  • Must be RELIABLE, a team player, and a good communicator.
  • Must work safely at all times, and be aware of safety guidelines (provided)
  • Positive attitude, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Willingness and desire to be the best in the industry
  • Must be able to meet tight deadlines when needed
  • Must come to work on time / be available for extra hours is the workload requires

 

Skills and Experience:

  • At least 3-5 years of woodworking experience is REQUIRED for this position.
  • Experience in custom woodworking preferred
  • A desire to do work of the highest level of craftsmanship
  • Ability to work with or without direct supervision; follow safety standards
  • Experience working in picture framing / manufacturing environment a plus
  • Experience working with metal (welding, ripping, grinding) a plus
  • HVLP spray painting and or crate building experience a plus
How to apply

If you have at least 3-5 years of skilled woodworking experience and would like to be considered for this position, please send your resume, along with a brief summary of why you think you would be a good person for the job, to: [email protected]

Put HR: FREELANCE WOODWORKER in the subject line.  


NO CALLS PLEASE. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may not be able to respond to every e-mail. We will contact those who seem like a good fit. Thank you.

 

Bark Frameworks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, and protected veteran or marital status

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