Job (Calgary): Costume Room Technical Assistant – Heritage Park Historical Village

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Theatre Projects in Calgary seeks a Costume Room Technical Assistant to join Heritage Park Historical Village. You will handle fittings, issue/return costumes, and provide essential admin support to the Costume Designer.

The role involves helping develop patterns, cutting, construction, and maintaining costumes. Post-secondary training in costume construction and 2–3 years sewing experience are preferred, with experience in pattern grading considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training in clothing or costume construction is required.
• 2–3 years sewing experience including pattern making and grading preferred.
• Experience with computer databases and inventory systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducts costume fittings.
• Issues and returns costumes maintaining computerized inventory records.
• Cuts garments for production sewing.
• Provides administrative assistance to Costume Designer.
• Coordinates conservation process for textile artifacts.
• Assists with development and grading of patterns when required.
• Sources suppliers and researches information for Costume Department.
• Assists with construction, alteration and repair of costumes.
• Assists with laundering and maintenance of costumes.

Skills

Sewing skills

Computer & organizational skills

Interpersonal & communication

Education

Post-secondary training in clothing/costume construction

Tools

Computer databases

Inventory systems

Job description

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The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial
Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Calgary): Costume Room Technical Assistant – Heritage Park Historical Village

Our world class attraction is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team on a full-time basis to assist in all aspects of the Costume Department. This is a full-time, year-round position with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Costume Designer, the Technical Assistant conducts costume fittings, issues and returns costumes. Provides administrative assistance, sourcing and researching information. Assists with the development of patterns, cutting, construction and maintenance of costumes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Conducts costume fittings.
– Issues and returns costumes maintaining computerized inventory records.
– Cuts garments for production sewing.
– Provides administrative assistance to Costume Designer.
– Co-ordinates conservation process for textile artifacts.
– Assists with the development and grading of patterns when required.
– Sources out suppliers and researches information for Costume Department.
– Assists with construction of costumes.
– Assists with alteration and repair of costumes when required.
– Assists with laundering and maintenance of costumes when required.
– Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:
Post Secondary training in clothing or costume construction, plus 2-3 years of sewing experience including pattern making and pattern grading. The ideal candidate will have experience working with computer databases and inventory systems. Experience with costume management preferred.

Skills:
Strong computer and organizational skills are required. Must be willing to work in a fast paced environment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
Strong sewing skills, pattern making and pattern grading skills are required.

Hours of Work:
35 hours per week

Please note that interested candidates must be immediately eligible to work and reside in Canada.