How to hire a custom framer

How to hire a custom framer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step custom framer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a custom framer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new custom framer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the custom framer you need to hire. Certain custom framer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A custom framer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, custom framers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of custom framers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Custom Framer	Description	Hourly rate
   Custom Framer	Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, and bridge supports—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.	$11-29
   Apprentice Carpenter	An apprentice carpenter is responsible for assisting the carpenter on construction operations, ensuring the adherence to safety protocols, and following clients' specifications. Apprentice carpenters monitor carpentry tools and equipment adequacy, inspect the items for any defects for immediate repair or replacements, and analyze blueprints and schematics, especially for installing systems and essential components on the construction... Show more	$14-22
   Journeyman Carpenter	Journeyman carpenters perform carpentry work in buildings and repair structures and elements, primarily by using wood and metal. Journeyman carpenters work directly in a team while reporting to a foreman... Show more	$17-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Material Orders
   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Service
   • POS
   • Wizard
   • Computer Programs
   • Computer Software
   • Color Theory
   • Due Dates
   • Product Knowledge
   • Fine Arts
   • Shadow Boxes
   • Frame Assembly
   • Customer Specifications

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Straighten and clean up apparel.
   • Have designed and sell several custom PCs.
   • Train in POS and work on the register.
   • Operate Claes, Juki, and Consew sewing machines.
   • Used tape measurer, wizard computerize mat cutter, glass cutter
   • Work with landscaping, plumbing and electrical contractors on all levels.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your custom framer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A custom framer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, custom framers' average salary in nebraska is 55% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level custom framers 61% less than senior-level custom framers.
   • Certifications. A custom framer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a custom framer's salary.

   Average custom framer salary

   $38,913yearly

   $18.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level custom framer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a custom framer job description

   A job description for a custom framer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a custom framer job description:

   Custom framer job description example

   Store - SPARTANBURG, SC
   
   We're here for the Makers! Come be a part of the team where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
   
   Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.
   
   To review a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit Michaels Benefits
   
   CO, CT and NYC only -To review pay ranges for the position you are applying for, please visit Michaels Pay Ranges - CO, CT, Ithaca and NYC only
   
   Lead and coach a team of framers who focus on building customer relationships while creating a framing solution for their art. Drive custom framing sales. Assist customers in creating a memorable framing solution for their art.
   
   Major Activities
   
   * Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Company programs to ensure compliance to applicable laws and requirements; ensure execution of Company policies and standards; hold team accountable for store conditions and results
   * Develop and coach the team selling behaviors
   * Leads the delivery of high-quality custom framing solutions to our customers on time by planning workload in partnership with the Store Manager
   * Achieve your KPI's and manage the framing team to achieve their role KPI's
   * Review sales and production workload and build plans and sales floor time for networking.
   * Manage and execute the inventory management processes as assigned
   * Manage and execute shrink and safety programs.
   * Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD)
   * Assist with interviewing, on-boarding, coaching, observing and training of new Team members; support with Talent Development activities; participate in Performance Mgmt. activities of your team; utilize the leadership competencies for continued self-development
   * Partners with MOD's daily on the expectations of framing and other framers.
   * Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remains positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promotes commitment to the organization's vision and values; projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others
   * Participate in the truck un-load and stocking processes to ensure truck standards are followed and completed within budget
   * Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs and ensure a safe environment
   * Acknowledge customers, help locate product and provide solutions
   * Assist with Omni channel processes
   
   Other duties as assigned
   
   Minimum Type of experience the job requires
   
   * Basic computer skills
   
   Preferred Type of experience the job requires
   
   * Previous custom framing experience is preferred
   * Retail management experience
   * Experience leading a sales team
   
   Physical Requirements
   
   * Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching
   * Ability to move throughout the store
   * Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
   * Lifting heavy boxes and frames and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
   * If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find a reasonable accommodation
   
   Work Environment
   
   * Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press ; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings
   
   Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right custom framer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your custom framer job on Zippia to find and attract quality custom framer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with custom framer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new custom framer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the custom framer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new custom framer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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