Fine Arts Costume/Seamstress (Temp)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Sew, either by machine or hand, costumes assigned.


• Pattern, either digitally or by hand, for custom costume designs as needed.


• Manage time effectively on each sewing project.


• Work with/teach students on alteration projects.


• Assist with maintaining work areas, including sewing machinery as necessary to keep work moving effectively.


• Work as a team to problem solve and create together.


• Move costumes in and out of dressing rooms for each production.


• Perform routine performance wardrobe duties, such as backstage dresser, dressing room changes assistant, resetting dressing. rooms, doing any laundry or repairs needed between performances.


• Assist with organization of fabric and costumes for clean up and inventory.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate may possess professional experience in clothing construction or theater costuming.


• Associate or Bachelor's degree in costume/garment construction, or related field would be helpful.


• Expertise in flat pattern making. Digital pattern making skills would be helpful.


• Demonstrated experience in costume/clothing construction.


• Demonstrated experience in a variety of hand sewing techniques.


• Demonstrated experience in a variety of machine sewing techniques.


• Ability to operate with skill a variety of sewing machines including but not limited to: domestic straight and zig-zag machines and over-lock/serger machines.


• Effective personal time management.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Walking up and down stairs during productions.