What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seamstress/Stitcher position at Sight & Sound Theatres?
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
Construct costumes for new shows and remounts for all Sight and Sound theatre productions; conduct seasonal fittings and alterations for the cast.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work as a team to construct costumes for all Sight and Sound Theatre production; work effectively within a tight timeline balancing efficiency, speed and excellence to achieve large costume build.
- Maintain a high level of excellence in garment construction using home sew and industrial sewing machines, sergers and pressing equipment
- Collaborate within the production team to determine efficient assembly process for each unique costume for fit and function; have positive impact on timeline goals and quality standards as a result of excellent individual job performance.
- Interact professionally and expediently during intense fittings and alterations seasons with Costume Shop customers, including Cast, show run teams, and Costume Shop design and technical teams.
- Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant hearted mindset with grace under pressure, believing the best in team members and all costume shop customers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Prerequisites:
- Proven experience in general garment construction. Experience as stitcher in a theater setting, bridalwear alterations or general garment construction, with the ability to adapt skillset to Sight and Sound’s unique construction process.
- Possess a good understanding of the mechanics of garment and costume construction, with a keen eye for precision and detail in garment finishing.
- Experience with creating garments from spec sheets is desirable (as well as any experience with high volume garment manufacturing or large costume builds).
Education and/or Experience: Minimum High School diploma and at least 3 years of sewing and/or stitching experience preferred.
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