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Job Description

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Theatrical Costumer Role

The Theatrical Costumer has a keen eye for detail, a passion for costuming or fashion, ability to present costumes in a visually appealing way, and excellent customer service skills. When not selecting or curating shows, The Theatrical Costumer alters, tags, presses, and bags costumes for each actor. And, post-show, works to ensure costumes are checked in, cleaned, and returned to the warehouse in good repair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sews costumes using needle and thread and industrial sewing machines.

• Working in an environment where there are fast paced and slow seasons or periods.

• Take up and let down hems to shorten or lengthen sleeves and hems.

• Let out or take in seams in costumes to improve fit.

• Remove stitches from costumes using seam rippers or razor blades.

• Read tags and follow verbal directions to repair and alter costumes.

• Measure costume parts such as sleeves and pant legs and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.

• Record altered and completed costumes and instructions on costume inventory sheet.

• Support other aspects of costume craft and construction, laundering, pressing, bagging, writing costume descriptions, and pulling and re-stocking costumes in costume vault.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and senior management.

• Bonus if you possess patterning, draping, soft sculpture, screen-printing, airbrushing, fabric dyeing, hand-painting, or prop construction skills.

Education & Experience:

• 2-4 years of related experience.

• Fashion history knowledge.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Knowledge of theatre production, especially costuming.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Good judgement and ability to make timely, sound decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Flexibility and willingness to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities.

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.

• Demonstrates professional behavior and communication with people at all levels and from various backgrounds at all times.

• Proficient computer skills, especially when using business software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word); ability to learn new software.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and maintain accurate, well-organized records and workflows.

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