Collaborative Art Printer Apprentice/Journeyman Lithographer

Position of the role within the organization:

As a Collaborative Art Printer, you’ll be working in a small, energetic, and friendly team. The person we’re looking for will work closely with our master lithographer, Gertjan Forrer, and learn the craft from him in a master-apprentice setting. In the museum’s studios, you will collaborate with artists to create new lithographic works and editions. You will report to the director and work closely with the curator and the operations manager. You will also work with the museum’s large group of volunteers and the museum studio. 

Scope of work:

• You will collaborate with artists to create new lithographic works and editions;
  
• Contribute to the development and expansion of the artistic and residency programs;
  
• Collaborating with art schools and other academic institutions and conducting workshops;
  
• Exploring the art of lithography in the museum’s studios and preserving and passing on knowledge;
  
• Maintenance of the lithographic machines and collection.
  

Who we're looking for:

• You have gained experience in a graphic design environment;
  
• You have an interest in the arts and a hands-on approach;
  
• You are independent, have an open personality, and enjoy working with artists;
  
• You are committed to quality and are only satisfied when a high-quality product has been delivered;
  
• You're interested in printing techniques, but you're also willing to tinker with old machines;
  
• You are willing to make a long-term commitment to the museum;
  
• You don't have a 9-to-5 mindset;
  
• You have up to five years of experience in the heritage sector.
  
• We strongly encourage anyone who fits this profile to apply. 
  

What do we offer?

A stimulating and dynamic work environment with a positive team atmosphere and the opportunity to help build a new museum and artist residency. Salary is based on experience and education. We follow the salary scales of the museum collective bargaining agreement and offer a pension plan. To start, we offer a one-year contract for 24 hours per week, with the goal of establishing a long-term relationship.

Contact and Information

Interested? Our director, Maarten Kentgens, looks forward to receiving your application—including a cover letter and resume—by March 17 at the latest via: info@steendrukmuseum.nl, with the subject line “Collaborative Art Printer job opening.” If you have any questions, please contact Maarten Kentgens at 040 2049841 or 06 41221685.