Philip Karto is a Miami-based luxury fashion atelier known internationally for transforming and customizing authentic vintage luxury handbags into unique collectible pieces.
Our work combines fine art, craftsmanship, fashion and luxury, with every piece individually created and finished by hand in our Miami atelier.
We are currently looking for a talented Fine Arts Painter / Artist to join our creative production team.
The Position
We are looking for an artist with excellent hand-painting skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to reproduce designs precisely on luxury handbags and leather/canvas surfaces.
This is not a graphic design position and not a traditional commercial painting job.
You will work directly within our atelier, applying artwork, patterns, lettering and artistic finishes by hand to luxury pieces according to designs and creative direction provided by Philip Karto.
Responsibilities
Hand-paint artwork and designs on luxury handbags
Work primarily on leather and coated canvas surfaces
Reproduce drawings, patterns, lettering and graphic elements with precision
Mix and match colors accurately
Execute very fine details and clean lines by hand
Follow existing designs while maintaining consistency from one piece to another
Prepare surfaces and apply appropriate painting techniques
Work closely with the creative and production team
Maintain extremely high quality standards
Handle valuable luxury products carefully throughout the painting process
What We Are Looking For
Strong fine arts / painting background
Excellent freehand painting skills
Very good drawing abilities
Excellent control of brushes and fine-detail work
Strong understanding of color, shading and composition
Ability to reproduce an existing artwork or design accurately
Extremely detail-oriented and patient
Comfortable working on small and intricate surfaces
Reliable, organized and able to work within production deadlines
Passion for art, fashion, craftsmanship and luxury
Experience painting on leather, handbags, but not required if your artistic level is excellent.
Portfolio Required
A portfolio is mandatory.
Please include examples of:
Paintings
Drawings
Detailed or realistic artwork
Hand-painted luxury bags
Any work demonstrating precision, fine lines and color control
Applications without examples of artistic work may not be considered.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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