$26/hr

Under the direction of the master mosaicist, the mosaicist (craftsman) uses different types of materials such as stone, glass, stoneware, enamel or terracotta to create and assemble the tesserae of a mosaic. He generally works on his creations in the workshop, but may also be called upon to work on interior or exterior sites, depending on customer demand.

Role and responsibilities:

• Carry out a precise survey of the work, identifying the location and dimensions of the planned space, then draw a sketch of the project;
• Produce a schematic drawing of the directional lines and shaded areas to be used as reference points for cutting the tesserae;
• Draw up an installation plan and define the mosaic's chromatic range, defining the technique required for the work in stone, glass, glass paste, marble earthenware, enamel or terracotta;
• Cutting and trimming tesserae using tools (hammering, slicing, logging, multi-blading, water-jet, industrial polisher), an essential and delicate step, as the beauty and harmony of the work depends to a large extent on the shape given to each tesserae;
• Match the pieces in terms of color and shape, assemble them and apply them side by side to a support (floor, wall, objects, furniture, paintings, etc.)
• Assemble the mosaic on a support using a binder and to fill in the gaps.
• Match pieces in terms of color and shape, assemble them and apply them side by side to a support (floor, wall, objects, furniture, paintings, etc.);
• Assemble mosaics on a support using a binder and, to fill any gaps in a mosaic, use lime cement, oil putty or the pictorial techniques of painting and light reflection to create plastic effects with the material and colors of the work;
• Adapt his technique to the type of work, whether pavement mosaics (floors, basins or slabs) or wall mosaics (ceilings, walls, vaults, domes or columns);
• Maintain cleanliness of premises and inspection of various tools (saw, hammer, carpenter's machines, trimming machines, etc.);
• Perform all other related tasks.

Profile required::

• DEC in Craft Techniques, a diploma in mosaics or an equivalent diploma
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience as a mosaicist
• Manual skills, attention to detail and patience
• Technical knowledge of plan reading/drawing
• Ability to present a portfolio covering various technical skills
• Good physical condition and no allergies (dust, glues, solvents, etc.

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