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Newfoundland Canvas is a locally owned print studio in St. John's, NL, specializing in custom canvas prints, photo books, fine art reproductions, and modern custom framing. Our mission is to help clients tell their stories through handcrafted, high-quality products. ​


Please direct all resumes and inquiries to hiring@newfoundlandcanvas.com


Last Update: January 23, 2026


Custom Frame Designer


Do you think visually? Are you energized by colour, proportion, materials, and meaningful design conversations? We’re a busy, innovative custom framing and print studio looking for a visually creative, enthusiastic Designer to join our small, collaborative team. Our clients range from individuals and families to fine art galleries, museums, and corporations. This role requires someone who can think creatively, communicate visually, and work with precision—knowing when to push boundaries and when to respect visual tradition.


Position Details

  • Job Title: Custom Frame Designer
  • Location: 56a Aberdeen Avenue, St. John's, NL
  • Schedule: 5 days/week (Saturdays required, plus 4 weekdays)
  • Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Employment Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $18.00/hr


What You’ll Do

  • Design custom framing solutions through collaborative client consultations
  • Translate ideas, emotions, and artwork into strong visual concepts
  • Deliver engaging, professional design experiences for diverse clients
  • Balance creative exploration with established design and framing principles
  • Assist clients in-store, by phone, and via email
  • Provide guidance on custom framing, printing, and related products
  • Process orders, payments, and pickups accurately
  • Contribute to marketing and sales efforts through participation in social media
  • Support light production tasks and collaborate with the production team
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio


Who You Are

  • A visual thinker with a strong sense of colour and composition
  • Creative, curious, and confident—yet detail-oriented and precise
  • Comfortable working with people and communicating ideas clearly
  • Organized, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment


Qualifications

  • Understanding of colour theory and visual balance
  • Comfort with math (fractions and decimals)
  • Sales or customer service experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and organization
  • Comfortable with computers and POS systems
  • Availability for weekdays and Saturdays (no Sundays)


Assets (Not Required, But Valued)

  • Art history knowledge or visual literacy
  • Visually creative hobbies (drawing, painting, sewing, sculpture, digital art, etc.)
  • Strong emotional intelligence (truly important—we work with meaningful, personal artwork)
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop


What We Offer

  • A creative, supportive, and energetic work environment
  • Hands-on learning in art, printing, and framing
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee benefit plan (after 3 months)
  • Competitive compensation


How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by sending a resume and cover email to hiring@newfoundlandcanvas.com with the subject line "Customer Service Representative Application."​ We look forward to hearing from you!​


Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.