Studio careers & 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 craft excellence, historical literacy, and creative reverence.

Working at SBAS

A culture of active studio 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, carving, composition ornament recasting, and antique frame conservation.
Preservation FittingJapanese paper hinging, textile hand-stitching, and Optium Museum Acrylic® display case fitting.
Design & Client RelationsFrame design and display consultations, collaboration with interior designers and conservators, and project management.

Open roles

No current openings.

We don’t have a posted role at the moment, but we are always eager to connect with talented craftspeople, conservators, and fine art handlers who share our dedication to uncompromised quality — introduce yourself below. Mountmaking is contracted to independent specialists — and we're always looking for great ones; introductions welcome.

How to apply by email

Send a cover note and résumé — along with a portfolio or photos of your work 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.

Schedule a Consultation