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.