Studio Logistics & Fine Art Packaging Associate
The Moss ShopStudio Logistics & Fine Art Packaging Associate
The Moss Shop | Chicago, IL
Pay: $25–$27 per hour, based on experience
This position begins with a two-month contract-to-hire assessment period, with the possibility of transitioning to W-2 employment afterward.
About the Position
The Moss Shop is a Chicago-based art studio specializing in handcrafted preserved moss artwork for residential and c
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ommercial spaces nationwide. Every piece is custom-made by our team using natural preserved mosses, driftwood, dried botanicals, and premium hardwood frames.
We're looking for a dependable, highly organized, and detail-oriented Studio Logistics & Fine Art Packaging Associate to support the daily operations of our growing art studio.
This is a versatile, hands-on position combining inventory management, shipping and receiving, custom artwork packaging, frame finishing, and general studio support.
Beyond preparing artwork for shipment, this individual will play an important role in keeping our studio organized, maintaining inventory, receiving and stocking materials, and ensuring our production team has the supplies needed to work efficiently.
Our artwork ranges from smaller decorative pieces to large, custom-built installations, requiring careful handling, creative packaging solutions, and an exceptional level of attention to detail.
The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, comfortable working with their hands, and enjoys taking ownership of daily responsibilities. Experience in shipping, inventory management, fine art handling, warehouse operations, or custom packaging is highly valued.
Responsibilities will vary depending on production schedules and shipping volume. During slower shipping periods, this individual will focus more heavily on inventory management, studio organization, packaging preparation, and production support.
ResponsibilitiesInventory Management & Studio Logistics
• Monitor, track, and organize inventory of moss materials, adhesives, pigments, wood materials, packaging supplies, hardware, and other studio essentials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with regular inventory counts.
• Establish and monitor minimum stock levels to help prevent material shortages.
• Identify low inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs before supplies run out.
• Assist with preparing purchase requests and coordinating material replenishment.
• Develop and maintain organized storage systems, including labeling shelves, bins, and inventory locations.
• Organize incoming materials and ensure supplies are readily accessible to the production team.
• Help prepare and stage materials needed for upcoming artwork orders.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory organization, storage efficiency, and material usage.
Receiving & Shipping Operations
• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming deliveries of materials and supplies.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing lists.
• Identify and report missing, incorrect, or damaged materials.
• Organize and put away received inventory in designated storage areas.
• Prepare outgoing parcel and freight shipments, including shipping labels and required documentation.
• Coordinate carrier pickups and organize completed orders awaiting shipment.
• Verify outgoing orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and organized shipping and receiving area.
Fine Art Packaging & Quality Control
• Carefully handle, protect, and package finished artwork for shipment nationwide.
• Measure, cut, and assemble custom-sized shipping boxes using corrugated cardboard sheets.
• Create protective packaging solutions for fragile, oversized, and irregularly shaped artwork.
• Properly protect delicate moss arrangements, driftwood, frames, and other three-dimensional elements during transportation.
• Prepare protective materials, corner supports, padding, and reinforcement for shipment.
• Inspect completed artwork for quality and condition before pa