Decorative Finisher - Residential
I-Grace · New York, New York, United States · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$30–$43/hrFull-time
We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: Overview? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to decide which sections to include: Overview (maybe "About the role" or "Position Overview"), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay (Compensation & Benefits). Also maybe "Work Environment" and "Physical Demands" but those are not in the list of allowed headings; we could incorporate them into Responsibilities or Qualifications? The instruction says we can use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should map content to those headings. If content doesn't fit exactly, we could still use those headings but ensure they have substantive content. For example, we could have:
About the role
with overview paragraph.
Responsibilities
with list of duties.
Qualifications
with list of qualifications.
Benefits
with list of benefits.
Pay
with salary range.
We should not include Schedule because not mentioned.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So we start with About the role
.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract.
Overview paragraph: "Decorative Finisher Position Overview 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. The Decorative Finisher must understand material movement, layering, texture, color, translucency, sheen, scale, and the visual characteristics that distinguish a truly hand-crafted finish. The ideal candidate is capable of interpreting designer references, physical samples, and creative direction and translating them into repeatable, project-ready finishes of exceptional quality."
We can put that in .
Responsibilities: The posting has sections: Duties And Responsibilities with sub-sections: Finish Execution, Sample Development and Reproduction, Materials, Substrate, and Technique, Team, Site, and Client Standards, Collaboration, Documentation, and Quality Control. We need to list duties as bullet points. Should we preserve subheadings? Possibly we can include them as part of bullet points or as nested lists? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can produce a flat list of duties, each bullet containing the duty description. Could also include sub-bullets but that would be nested
. That's okay but still list. We'll produce a list with each duty as a bullet, maybe using semicolons to separate.
Let's extract each duty:
Finish Execution:
- Execute custom decorative and architectural finishes on walls, ceilings, millwork, architectural elements, and specialty surfaces.
- Produce finishes including, as applicable: Venetian and polished plaster; Lime-based and mineral finishes; Limewash; Tadelakt and related specialty plaster systems; Metallic and mica finishes; Glazes and layered translucent finishes; Textured and dimensional finishes; Color washes; Specialty paint effects; Custom patinas and aged finishes; Decorative restoration and selective finish repair.
Sample Development and Reproduction:
- 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.
Materials, Substrate, and Technique:
- 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.
Team, Site, and Client Standards:
- 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.
Collaboration, Documentation, and Quality Control:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Craft Standard and Work Environment and Physical Demands: These are substantive but not in allowed headings. Could we incorporate them into Responsibilities or Qualifications? Possibly we could add a section "About the role" to include those details. But we already have overview. Could add another section "Working Conditions" but not allowed heading. The instruction says we should prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones, and we should only include sections when posting has real specific content for it. It didn't forbid using other headings besides the list; it gave examples. It says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not exclusive. But later: "IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text ... and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." So we could add other headings like "Work Environment" and "Physical Demands" if they have content. However, the instruction also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we should combine those into existing sections to keep few sections. But we already have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. That's five sections. Adding Work Environment and Physical Demands would make seven, maybe too many. But we could incorporate them into Responsibilities or About the role.
Let's see if we can incorporate Work Environment and Physical Demands into Responsibilities as additional bullet points. That would preserve all info.
Work Environment: "The Decorative Finisher is frequently exposed to specialty materials, pigments, and solvents, and must work safely around ladders and scaffolding in both active construction sites and occupied luxury residences. This role requires close, sustained attention to detail under varied and critical lighting conditions, and regularly involves working in close proximity to fine furnishings, artwork, and finished architectural surfaces that require careful protection."
Physical Demands: "The physical demands of this position include standing, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods, climbing and working from ladders or scaffolding, and performing precise, repetitive hand and arm movements over sustained durations. The role requires strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and a sophisticated visual sense for color, texture, and finish quality."
We can add these as bullet points under Responsibilities.
Craft Standard: "The Decorative Finisher is expected to operate as an artisan as well as a tradesperson. The objective is not simply to apply material, but to understand the intended visual language of a surface and execute it with control, consistency, and craftsmanship. Every completed finish should feel intentional, integrated with the architecture, and worthy of a luxury residential environment." This could be part of About the role or Responsibilities. Could add as a bullet under Responsibilities or as a paragraph in About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's incorporate Craft Standard into About the role as an additional paragraph.
Now Benefits: list from posting: 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 and more.
We'll list each as bullet.
Pay: "Salary: $30 – $43 per hour, based on experience."
Now we need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate like EEO, etc. The posting didn't have that explicitly but we should avoid any.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
Overview paragraph + craft standard paragraph.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty ...
...
Qualifications
- ... each qualification ...
...
Benefits
- ... each benefit ...
...
Pay
Salary: $30 – $43 per hour, based on experience.
We should not include Schedule.
Check for any duplicated lines: Ensure we didn't repeat.
Now craft the HTML.
We need to be careful with special characters like &, –, etc. Use plain text.
Let's draft.
About the role paragraph: Combine overview and craft standard.
Overview: "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. The Decorative Finisher must understand material movement, layering, texture, color, translucency, sheen, scale, and the visual characteristics that distinguish a truly hand-crafted finish. The ideal candidate is capable of interpreting designer references, physical samples, and creative direction and translating them into repeatable, project-ready finishes of exceptional quality."
Craft standard: "The Decorative Finisher is expected to operate as an artisan as well as a tradesperson. The objective is not simply to apply material, but to understand the intended visual language of a surface and execute it with control, consistency, and craftsmanship. Every completed finish should feel intentional, integrated with the architecture, and worthy of a luxury residential environment."
We can combine into one paragraph or two paragraphs. Use for prose; we can have two
elements under the heading. That's fine.
Now Responsibilities list: We'll create bullet points for each duty and also include work environment and physical demands as bullets.
Let's list them:
- Execute custom decorative and architectural finishes on walls, ceilings,
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to decide which sections to include: Overview (maybe "About the role" or "Position Overview"), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay (Compensation & Benefits). Also maybe "Work Environment" and "Physical Demands" but those are not in the list of allowed headings; we could incorporate them into Responsibilities or Qualifications? The instruction says we can use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should map content to those headings. If content doesn't fit exactly, we could still use those headings but ensure they have substantive content. For example, we could have:
About the role
with overview paragraph.Responsibilities
with list of duties.Qualifications
with list of qualifications.Benefits
with list of benefits.Pay
with salary range. We should not include Schedule because not mentioned. We must not repeat job title as heading. So we start withAbout the role
. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract. Overview paragraph: "Decorative Finisher Position Overview 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. The Decorative Finisher must understand material movement, layering, texture, color, translucency, sheen, scale, and the visual characteristics that distinguish a truly hand-crafted finish. The ideal candidate is capable of interpreting designer references, physical samples, and creative direction and translating them into repeatable, project-ready finishes of exceptional quality." We can put that in. Responsibilities: The posting has sections: Duties And Responsibilities with sub-sections: Finish Execution, Sample Development and Reproduction, Materials, Substrate, and Technique, Team, Site, and Client Standards, Collaboration, Documentation, and Quality Control. We need to list duties as bullet points. Should we preserve subheadings? Possibly we can include them as part of bullet points or as nested lists? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can produce a flat list of duties, each bullet containing the duty description. Could also include sub-bullets but that would be nested
- . That's okay but still list. We'll produce a list with each duty as a bullet, maybe using semicolons to separate.
Let's extract each duty:
Finish Execution:
- Execute custom decorative and architectural finishes on walls, ceilings, millwork, architectural elements, and specialty surfaces.
- Produce finishes including, as applicable: Venetian and polished plaster; Lime-based and mineral finishes; Limewash; Tadelakt and related specialty plaster systems; Metallic and mica finishes; Glazes and layered translucent finishes; Textured and dimensional finishes; Color washes; Specialty paint effects; Custom patinas and aged finishes; Decorative restoration and selective finish repair.
Sample Development and Reproduction:
- 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.
Materials, Substrate, and Technique:
- 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.
Team, Site, and Client Standards:
- 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.
Collaboration, Documentation, and Quality Control:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Craft Standard and Work Environment and Physical Demands: These are substantive but not in allowed headings. Could we incorporate them into Responsibilities or Qualifications? Possibly we could add a section "About the role" to include those details. But we already have overview. Could add another section "Working Conditions" but not allowed heading. The instruction says we should prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones, and we should only include sections when posting has real specific content for it. It didn't forbid using other headings besides the list; it gave examples. It says "use
- ... each duty ... ...
- ... each qualification ... ...
- ... each benefit ... ...
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not exclusive. But later: "IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text ... and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." So we could add other headings like "Work Environment" and "Physical Demands" if they have content. However, the instruction also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we should combine those into existing sections to keep few sections. But we already have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. That's five sections. Adding Work Environment and Physical Demands would make seven, maybe too many. But we could incorporate them into Responsibilities or About the role. Let's see if we can incorporate Work Environment and Physical Demands into Responsibilities as additional bullet points. That would preserve all info. Work Environment: "The Decorative Finisher is frequently exposed to specialty materials, pigments, and solvents, and must work safely around ladders and scaffolding in both active construction sites and occupied luxury residences. This role requires close, sustained attention to detail under varied and critical lighting conditions, and regularly involves working in close proximity to fine furnishings, artwork, and finished architectural surfaces that require careful protection." Physical Demands: "The physical demands of this position include standing, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods, climbing and working from ladders or scaffolding, and performing precise, repetitive hand and arm movements over sustained durations. The role requires strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and a sophisticated visual sense for color, texture, and finish quality." We can add these as bullet points under Responsibilities. Craft Standard: "The Decorative Finisher is expected to operate as an artisan as well as a tradesperson. The objective is not simply to apply material, but to understand the intended visual language of a surface and execute it with control, consistency, and craftsmanship. Every completed finish should feel intentional, integrated with the architecture, and worthy of a luxury residential environment." This could be part of About the role or Responsibilities. Could add as a bullet under Responsibilities or as a paragraph in About the role. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's incorporate Craft Standard into About the role as an additional paragraph. Now Benefits: list from posting: 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 and more. We'll list each as bullet. Pay: "Salary: $30 – $43 per hour, based on experience." Now we need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate like EEO, etc. The posting didn't have that explicitly but we should avoid any. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:
About the role
Overview paragraph + craft standard paragraph.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
Pay
Salary: $30 – $43 per hour, based on experience.
We should not include Schedule. Check for any duplicated lines: Ensure we didn't repeat. Now craft the HTML. We need to be careful with special characters like &, –, etc. Use plain text. Let's draft. About the role paragraph: Combine overview and craft standard. Overview: "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. The Decorative Finisher must understand material movement, layering, texture, color, translucency, sheen, scale, and the visual characteristics that distinguish a truly hand-crafted finish. The ideal candidate is capable of interpreting designer references, physical samples, and creative direction and translating them into repeatable, project-ready finishes of exceptional quality." Craft standard: "The Decorative Finisher is expected to operate as an artisan as well as a tradesperson. The objective is not simply to apply material, but to understand the intended visual language of a surface and execute it with control, consistency, and craftsmanship. Every completed finish should feel intentional, integrated with the architecture, and worthy of a luxury residential environment." We can combine into one paragraph or two paragraphs. Usefor prose; we can have two
elements under the heading. That's fine. Now Responsibilities list: We'll create bullet points for each duty and also include work environment and physical demands as bullets. Let's list them: - Execute custom decorative and architectural finishes on walls, ceilings,