Red Hook Detail Co.

*DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT EXTENSIVE PPF & DETAILING EXPERIENCE* Job Title: Lead PPF Installer — Red Hook Detail Co. | Brooklyn, NY Company: Red Hook Detail Co. redhookdetail on Instagram Location: Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York Job Type: Freelance / 1099 Contractor (with path to Full-Time) Pay: Based on experience and skill level Experience Required: 5+ years About Red Hook Detail Co. Red Hook Detail Co. is a professional automotive detailing and customization shop located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York. The company specializes in paint protection film (PPF) installation, vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, paint correction, window tinting, caliper painting, and powder coating. Red Hook Detail Co. serves a high-end clientele across Brooklyn and the greater NYC area and has built a reputation for precision work on luxury, exotic, and enthusiast vehicles. The shop has over 6,000 followers on Instagram and is actively growing its team to meet increasing demand. The Role Red Hook Detail Co. is seeking an experienced Lead PPF and Vinyl Wrap Installer to join its Brooklyn-based team. This position is open to a skilled professional with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on PPF installation experience, specifically on high-end and luxury vehicles. The role begins as a freelance 1099 contractor engagement, with a clear path to a full-time salaried position for the right candidate. Compensation is commensurate with talent, quality of work, and years of verified experience. Responsibilities • Install paint protection film (PPF) on luxury, exotic, and high-value vehicles to a flawless finish, • Perform full and partial vinyl wrap installations, including complex panels and contours, • Lead quality control on all wrap and PPF work leaving the shop, • Mentor junior installers and contribute to a culture of high standards, • Communicate directly with clients when needed regarding installation scope and expectations, • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment in the Red Hook shop, • Requirements, • 5+ years of professional PPF installation experience, preferably on luxury or exotic vehicles, • Proficiency with leading PPF brands (XPEL, SunTek, 3M, or equivalent), • Strong vinyl wrap installation skills across full vehicles and partial applications, • Portfolio or verifiable work history demonstrating high-end installs, • Based in or able to commute to Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, • Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-obsessed What We Offer • Flexible freelance arrangement to start, with a genuine full-time opportunity for the right fit, • Competitive pay based on your skill level. We don’t lowball talent., • A growing shop with a strong Brooklyn reputation and an engaged NYC car community, • Work on interesting, high-caliber vehicles. Not fleet jobs or volume grind work, • Send your portfolio, Instagram, or work history and tell us about an install you’re proud of and pay expectations. We review every application.