Studio careers & bench craft · Houston

Join the SBAS Studio Team

Four decades of museum-grade framing, water gilding, object display, and collection stewardship — built on an active culture of bench excellence, historical literacy, and creative reverence.

Working at SBAS

A culture of active bench craft.

Our Taft Street studio unites practicing artists, master woodworkers, gilders, fitters, and art handlers. We take pride in maintaining an environment that combines rigorous museum preservation standards with a friendly, collaborative studio atmosphere.

Fine Woodworking & MillworkRaw lumber selection, precision joinery, spline corner fabrication, and architectural pedestals.
Gold Leaf & Frame RestorationTraditional Renaissance water gilding, hand-carving, composition ornament recasting, and antique frame conservation.
Conservation Fitting & MountmakingJapanese paper hinging, textile hand-stitching, custom metal armature shaping, and Optium Museum Acrylic® vitrine fabrication.
Design & Client RelationsProject management, trade partner collaboration, collector consultations, and white-glove installation coordination.

Open positions & application

Current inquiries.

Even when specific postings are not actively listed, we are always eager to connect with talented craftspeople, conservators, and fine art handlers who share our dedication to uncompromised quality.

How to apply by email

Prefer email? Send a cover note and résumé — along with a portfolio or photos of benchwork if applying for fabrication roles — to HR@sarahbalinskas.com with the subject line Career Inquiry — [Your Specialty / Preferred Role].

Values we hire for

Quality without shortcuts. Care for other people's treasures. Curiosity about how things were made — and patience to make them that way again.

Begin

Once a work is yours, make us the first call.

We welcome you to visit our Taft Street showroom, or we can meet at your home, office, or project site.

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