Job (Edmonton): Costume Stitcher – Fort Edmonton Park

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Alberta is seeking a Costume Stitcher for Fort Edmonton Park for six weeks in 2014. You will create, alter and repair historical costumes from the 1840s to the 1920s, using pattern manipulation and precise sewing within tight deadlines.

Applicants should have formal training in costume construction or equivalent experience, excellent communication, and the ability to work well in a team or independently.

Qualifications

• Completion or current enrollment in a university or college program in technical theatre, costume construction, clothing and textiles production OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to manipulate and alter patterns to fit various body types.
• Accurate and efficient machine and hand sewing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, alter and repair historical costumes ranging from the 1840s to the 1920s.
• Work within tight deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Collaborate with a team and follow verbal directions, while also working independently.
• Contribute to costume quality and consistency for performances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work within deadlines

Education

University/college program in technical theatre or costume production OR equivalent experience

Tools

Sewing machine

Pattern alteration

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

Photo Credits

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 (Edmonton): Costume Stitcher – Fort Edmonton Park

Job (Edmonton): Costume Stitcher – Fort Edmonton Park

Short Term Employment Opportunity at Fort Edmonton Park

Costume Stitcher

Fort Edmonton Park is looking for stitchers in preparation for the summer season of 2014. Using historical and modern sewing techniques, this person will create, alter, and repair historical costumes ranging from the 1840s to the 1920s. Attention to detail, along with the ability to work within tight deadlines, is integral to this position. The candidate must be very adaptable and able to work with a team, follow verbal directions and work independently.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Completion or current enrollment in a university or college program in technical theatre, costume construction, clothing and textiles production OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to manipulate and alter patterns to fit various body types
• Accurate and efficient machine and hand sewing skills
• Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of historical clothing, aboriginal craftwork, corset making, millinery, dress making and tailoring experience would be considered assets.

The duration of the position is six weeks beginning April 14 and ending May 17, 2014 and may include working Saturdays. The rate of pay will be $15.00 per hour, 37.5 hrs per week. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility.

Deadline for application is Fri, Mar.28, 2014. Only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted. Qualified applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio or samples of their work at the time of interview.

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