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About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Decorative Finisher with extensive experience executing high-end specialty and architectural finishes for luxury residential interiors. This position requires more than painting ability, demanding an understanding of material movement, layering, texture, color, translucency, sheen, scale, and the visual characteristics that distinguish a truly hand-crafted finish. The ideal candidate can interpret designer references and translate them into repeatable, project-ready finishes of exceptional quality.
Responsibilities
- Execute custom decorative and architectural finishes on walls, ceilings, millwork, architectural elements, and specialty surfaces.
- Produce finishes including Venetian and polished plaster, lime-based and mineral finishes, limewash, Tadelakt, metallic and mica finishes, glazes, textured finishes, color washes, specialty paint effects, and custom patinas.
- Perform decorative restoration and selective finish repair.
- Develop control samples and mock-ups based on designer references, color direction, photographs, existing finishes, or project specifications.
- Accurately reproduce approved samples across larger architectural surfaces while maintaining appropriate variation and hand-crafted character.
- Match and restore existing decorative finishes when performing repairs or conservation-oriented work.
- Prepare substrates appropriately for specialty finish systems.
- Mix and manipulate colors, materials, aggregates, metallics, pigments, and other components to achieve specified effects.
- Understand how lighting, texture, sheen, movement, and application technique affect the appearance of a finished surface.
- Identify substrate, moisture, compatibility, or environmental conditions that may compromise a specialty finish.
- Maintain consistency between multiple artisans when working as part of a finishing team.
- Protect surrounding architectural materials and maintain immaculate working conditions within occupied luxury residences.
- Collaborate with designers, architects, project managers, and project leadership during sample development and execution.
- Document formulas, application sequences, approved samples, and techniques when required for future maintenance or replication.
- Participate in final quality-control reviews and execute detailed punch-list corrections.
Requirements
- Minimum 5–7 years of professional decorative finishing experience, with a portfolio demonstrating high-level specialty finish work.
- Advanced understanding of color, texture, layering, translucency, sheen, and material behavior.
- Strong experience with Venetian plaster and/or other specialty plaster systems.
- Demonstrated ability to create finishes from visual references and reproduce approved control samples accurately.
- Excellent hand skills and a sophisticated eye for proportion, movement, and surface quality.
- Knowledge of substrate preparation and compatibility requirements for specialty finish systems.
- Experience working within luxury residential, hospitality, historic, museum-quality, or similarly demanding environments strongly preferred.
- Restoration and conservation experience is a plus.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other skilled finishers.
- Professional demeanor and exceptional respect for occupied residences, finished architecture, furnishings, artwork, and client privacy.
Skills
- Decorative Finishes
- Specialty Finishes
- Architectural Finishes
- Luxury Residential Interiors
- Material Movement
- Layering
- Texture
- Color Theory
- Translucency
- Sheen
- Scale
- Hand-crafted Finishes
- Designer Reference Interpretation
- Sample Development
- Finish Reproduction
- Venetian Plaster
- Polished Plaster
- Lime-based Finishes
- Mineral Finishes
- Limewash
- Tadelakt
- Metallic Finishes
- Mica Finishes
- Glazes
- Textured Finishes
- Specialty Paint Effects
- Custom Patinas
- Aged Finishes
- Decorative Restoration
- Finish Repair
- Substrate Preparation
- Color Mixing
- Material Manipulation
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Quality Control
- Teamwork
- Site Protection
- Client Interaction
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Salary/Compensations
- $30 - $43 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance – medical with virtual visits and health advocate availability, dental and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- HSA & FSA
- $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
- Legal Plan benefits
- Identity & Fraud benefits
- Pet Solution benefits
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Home & Auto discounts
About the Company
- At I-Grace, you will bring your craft to some of the most exceptional homes in New York, working alongside designers, architects, and fellow artisans who share your standard for quality.