Career Opportunities at Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton, MA

Production Artist Assistant
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Sutton, MA

Join the team behind one of America’s most respected Christmas collectible companies.

Vaillancourt Folk Art is looking for a Production Artist Assistant to join our Artists’ Studios. You’ll assist our production artists in creating heirloom-quality chalkware and holiday collectibles.

No professional art experience is required. We’ll train the right person. We’re looking for someone with a great eye for color and detail, a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Assist artists throughout the painting process
• Prepare paints, materials, and workstations
• Follow established painting techniques and quality standards
• Inspect work for accuracy and consistency
• Help maintain a clean, organized studio
• Support the team in meeting production goals

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A strong eye for color and fine detail
• Patience and the ability to perform detailed, repetitive work
• Dependable, organized, and responsible
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Flexible to work occasional overtime or weekends during the holiday season

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys art, crafts, or other creative hobbies
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Is coachable, motivated, and reliable
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Believes in Santa

Benefits

• Starting pay from $17.00 per hour
• Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
• Health and dental insurance options (company contributes toward premiums)
• 401(k) with company match after one year
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• A supportive, respectful workplace where teamwork and craftsmanship come first

This is a full-time, in-person position in Sutton, Massachusetts. If you’re eager to learn, enjoy working with your hands, and want to help create Christmas traditions that families treasure for generations, we’d love to hear from you.