Alterations Supervisor

Tuacahn

Ivins (UT)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tickets to the shows

PTO accrual

Job summary

Tuacahn seeks an Alterations Supervisor to lead the Costume Shop Alterations team through build seasons, ensuring each costume fits performers perfectly and notes are accurately communicated. The role guides stitchers, maintains shop standards, and collaborates with the Costume Aide Supervisor to keep the shop running smoothly.

During off-season, the supervisor supports the shop manager, prepares for the next production, and helps set up training and documentation.

Qualifications

3+ years professional garment fitting/construction experience
1+ years of professional Costume Design Assistant experience
5+ years of professional theatre/dance/opera experience
Ability to lift 20 lbs
OSHA safety compliance and safe work environment
Must have car and valid Driver License

Responsibilities

Attend assigned fittings (help pin and understand alterations needed)
Direct team of stitchers through notes from fittings
Help manage flow of notes through costume shop
Create standards documents/instructions to keep alterations consistent
Ensure show is prepped and ready for each season
Help create training supplies/tasks for each season
May be asked to watch the shows during the run to help ensure quality
Sew/complete notes as time allows
Sew/complete notes as needed in the off season
Open shop during tech when manager gets in late
Help reset inventory sheets between seasons
Make sure costume shop manager is aware of any issues
Clean and maintain all spaces daily
May be asked to attend appropriate costume shop staff interviews
Cross-train on Costume Aide Supervisor duties to fill in/assist if needed

Skills

Google suite

custom fitting

tailoring

period construction techniques

sewing skills

theatrical construction

organization

communication

shop equipment

instructing others

team collaboration

positive professional demeanor

desert climate adaptation

Tools

industrial sewing machines

domestic sewing machines

sergers and coverlocks

leather sewing machines

steam irons

cutting tools

Job description

"Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic experience that matches the majesty of the canyon"

Position Title:

Alterations Supervisor

Department:

Costume Department - Costume Shop

Position Summary:

Our Alterations Supervisor works closely with the Costume Aide Supervisor to help the Costume Shop Manager run the costume shop and guide the shop to the success of bringing the Costume Design to life on stage in the red rocks of Padre Canyon.

The Supervisor is responsible for leading the Alterations team during build seasons. The Alterations team is responsible for custom fitting every costume piece to the cast member. The Supervisor is responsible for being in assigned fittings to ensure that every costume gets custom fit to each performer. You will pin each garment as needed and make sure notes taken are correct so that everyone looks their best. While you will work on notes as you have time, you'll also prep notes, and direct your team of stitchers through working on notes, communicating what is to be done so they can complete everything correctly. You also make sure that the alterations Assistant leads are communicating notes clearly and doing well in their fittings, along with making sure that alterations between the whole alteration team are consistent, and are being completed consistently and in line with the shop standards.

When not the build season, the Supervisor helps the shop manager and the Costume Aide Supervisor to keep everything running smoothly, accomplish tasks that can only happen in the off season, and set up the next build for success.

Position Duties include, but not limited to:

Attend assigned fittings (help pin and understand alterations needed)
Help order shop supplies as needed
Direct team of stitchers through notes from fittings
Help answer contracted builder questions
Help manage flow of notes through costume shop
Create standards documents/instructions as needed to keep alterations consistent
Ensure show is prepped and ready for each season
Help create training supplies/tasks for each season
Help create any documentation/standards/guides for Shop Alterations workflow
Cross-train on Costume Aide Supervisor duties to fill in/assist if needed
Run shop in Manager's absence with the Costume Aide Supervisor
Help run training fittings at start of season
Will learn how to fill out accident reports
Open shop during tech when manager gets in late
Help set up the "ready to fit" racks
Help set up the show racks
Help set up shoe bins (show and to fit)
Help maintain the inventory sheets
Will be trained on our inventory system
Alert Costume shop manager to any odd notes, notes that need approval, etc.
Help guide/instruct positions they oversee with their duties
Sew/complete notes as time allows
Sew/complete notes as needed in the "off season"
Help take photos of costumes for archive/rentals
Help reset and improve the costume shop in between build seasons
May be asked to attend LA shopping trip to assist with the process
Help reset inventory sheets between seasons
Make sure costume shop manager is aware of any issues
Clean and maintain all spaces daily
Help unpack and repack costumes/costume packages we rent
May be asked to attend appropriate costume shop staff interviews
May be asked to watch the shows during the run to help ensure quality

Required Skills:

Google suite (Drive, docs, sheets, etc.)
Demonstrated skill in custom fitting/pinning garments on others
Demonstrated knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations
Demonstrated proficiency in sewing skills, from machine to hand sewing techniques
Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques
Demonstrated skill in organization/paperwork
Good communication skills, in listening/collaborating and in teaching/instructing
Proficient with shop equipment including industrial and domestic sewing machines, multi needle (sergers and coverlocks), leather/walking foot sewing machines, steam irons, and cutting tools
Ability to teach/instruct others on machine tension/threading
Ability to teach/instruct others on variety of sewing techniques
Ability to instruct/teach alterations techniques
Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects
Ability to work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner while on campus at all times
Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team to complete the assigned tasks
Ability to work outside in a desert climate (though our build facilities are located indoors)

Required Qualifications:

Ability to lift 20 lbs
3+ years professional garment fitting/construction experience
1+ years of professional Costume Design Assistant experience
5+ years of professional theatre/dance/opera experience
Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
Must have car and valid Driver License

Bonus Qualifications: