Art Production Associate
Company: Mercana
Role summary
Art Production Associate is a full-time role at Mercana in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada (on-site). Posted 2026-08-26. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Art Production Associate
- Company
- Mercana
- Location
- Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-26
You’ll love this opportunity to jump into the creative side of the home decor industry with a team that values talent over a formal degree. It’s a perfect entry-level spot if you have a sharp eye for detail and want to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment.
Job description
<h1 style="margin: 14.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; color: windowtext; letter-spacing: 3.0pt;">ABOUT MERCANA</span></strong></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, serving interior designers and retail partners worldwide. As a design-first company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season, including wall art, furniture, lighting, and home decor accessories.</p><h1 style="margin: 14.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; color: windowtext; letter-spacing: 3.0pt;">ABOUT THE ROLE</span></strong></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Production Associate plays a crucial role in creating our made-to-order photography and wall art pieces. The Production Associate works in stations on the production floor based on the flow of customer orders, with safety as the top priority. Over time, the Production Associate will grow in responsibility by mastering all production functions.</p><h1 style="margin: 14.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; color: windowtext; letter-spacing: 3.0pt;">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></h1><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Operate saws and machinery to cut frames, glass, and mirrors</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Prepare prints or canvases with coating treatments according to specifications</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Prepare surfaces and apply paint and texture to canvas, wood boards, glass, or mirrors using knowledge of various mediums and materials</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Oversee printing runs based on daily production orders, ensuring orders are loaded and printed to specification</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Stretch, trim, and assemble canvas and framed art according to company standards</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Monitor product quality and ensure pieces are free of damage, soiling, or defects</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Prepare and construct custom boxes for packing art pieces</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Work across various stations on the production line and maintain production targets</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Follow all health and safety standards</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Maintain a clean and organized workstation</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -12.95pt; line-height: 110%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 20.15pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c2ae9d;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Participate in cross-functional training to support business needs</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="t