Costume Crafts Person

Full Stop Productions and Costume Studio; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Full Stop Productions and Costume Studio in Largo, FL, seeks a Costume Crafts Person to contribute to production, integration and finishing of costume components. The role requires a well-rounded generalist with expertise in industrial and domestic sewing machines and a willingness to train across the department.

The candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proven track record in theatrical costume construction or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theater or Costume Design, or 5+ years equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in costume construction for theatrical, theme park, cruise line, or similar productions.
• Experience with industrial and domestic sewing machines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent hand sewing and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Construct costume pieces using industrial and domestic sewing machines to high quality.
• Perform basic pattern modifications and accurate fabric cutting.
• Meet deadlines with team and supervisor guidance.
• Work around chemicals like contact cement and dyes with safety awareness.
• Document build process with photos and cataloging.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Hand sewing techniques

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theater or Costume Design

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Domestic sewing machines

Hand sewing

Pattern modification

Job description

The Costume Crafts Person is a key member of the costume studio focusing on the production, integration and finishing of costume components. The costume stitcher is expected to be a well-rounded generalist and will be expected to train in and assist in all aspects of the department with expertise in the use of both industrial and domestic sewing machines.

Reporting Structure:

The employees and contractors of the Costume Studio will report directly to the Costume Studio Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct costume product using both industrial and domestic sewing machines to a high-quality standard.
• Basic pattern modifications, high accuracy in cutting of fabrics and materials.
• Achieve deadlines by working in both team and individual settings with supervisor’s guidance.
• Work with and around chemicals such as contact cement, epoxies, super glue, fabric dyes etc.
• Proper documentation of all aspects of the build process. Ensuring all steps of the process are photographed and catalogued.
• Adhere to company safety regulations , maintains a safe, healthy, and clean work /shop environment.
• Complete tasks at a consistent high quality within timelines set by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet hard deadlines.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Theater, Costume Design, or a related field (or 5+ years of equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in costume construction or a similar role in theatrical, theme park, cruise line or similar productions.
• Strong knowledge of costume construction techniques
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability based on production requirements.
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Effective in time management
• Experience with industrial and domestic sewing machines.
• Proficient in hand sewing techniques.
• High manual dexterity and hand eye coordination
• Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal

Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Moderate lifting or carrying 26 – 50 lbs.
• Intermittently sitting, standing, and stooping.
• Working at heights, ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction.
• Using equipment requiring high dexterity.

Pay and Benefit Structure:

• USD Hourly $17-23 per hour
• Payroll will be bi-weekly in arrears.
• All Full-time hourly Team Members are allotted 5 days of PTO per year, plus designated company holidays, paid. If a holiday falls on a production related workday or weekend, then an alternate date will be selected.
• Benefits offered to Full-time hourly team members, including medical, dental and vision.