February 2025
We are taking on a few new works nationally and internationally and so we are expanding our studio:
The two roles we are looking to fill:
Artist's assistant: We are looking for someone who is able to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, multi task, seek out tasks to help organize and deliver the work of the studio, including applications, communications, social media, and project coordination, administration. Someone who is detail oriented, adaptive, and approaches each day with a positive and accommodating attitude would be well suited for this position. Willingness to learn the specific approach/tone to Sans façon’s work and process is important too.
Day to day skills: technical support, researcher, email administrator, organizing files (digital and physical), travel agent and happy participating in the day to day work of the studio.
Skills that would be an asset to applicants: Adobe Creative Suite equivalent (Affinity), Squarespace, Excel, and Word. Added advantage if familiar with Blender.
Non-essential character traits: Enjoys the company of dogs/cats, Good sense of humour.
Studio hours 8.30am - 5pm (negotiable to accommodate other commitments)
The position is 2 - 3 days a week, (negotiable) dependent on work load, anticipated to be a 10 month contract position (with possible extension)
Start with a one month trial period (paid)
Pay: $200 per day
As a self employed contractor the Artists assistant will be responsible for their own tax, healthcare and insurance.
Fabrication assistant: We are looking for someone who is a good and confident fabricator to help construct three sculptures with us, this position will be dedicated to this one project exclusively from April until potentially Installation in October.
This position will suit someone who is able to work independently and also collaboratively, and someone who takes initiative. Someone who is detail oriented, adaptive, and approaches each day with a positive and accommodating attitude would be well suited.
The fabrication assistant will be credited for their part in the fabricating of the work.
Day to day skills: confident and highly competent using a range of materials and fabrication techniques, pays close attention to safety throughout.
Non-essential character traits: a person that loves what they do, and would like to contribute their knowledge and experience to this project, Good sense of humour.
Studio hours 8.30am - 5pm (negotiable to accommodate other commitments)
3-4 days a week, 4-6 month position (with possible extension or participation in future projects)
Start with a one month trial period (paid).
Pay: $200 per day
As a self employed contractor the fabrication assistant will be responsible for their own tax, healthcare and insurance.
If interested, please contact Tristan & Charles: info@sansfacon.org