Costume Cutter/Draper

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK is seeking a Costume Cutter/Draper to create costumes, interpret designs, pattern, and oversee construction, alterations, and maintenance for productions. The Junior Draper will liaise with staff stitchers and undergraduate assistants and assist with DRAM labs.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 12 months of professional theatre experience in a costume shop, with a background in costume construction and tailoring preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12 months of professional theatre experience in a costume shop.
• Equivalency: 48 months of related experience acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Valid Driver's License required to travel to fabric shops and pick up materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production of new costumes and refurbishment/alteration of existing costumes for the production season.
• Assist with labs associated with DRAM 1114.
• Serve as liaison between staff stitchers and undergraduate assistants; report to Costume Tech.

Skills

Professional theatre experience

Costume construction

Tailoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted salary: $45,000 based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel:Not required

Position Introduction:

The Costume Cutter/Draper is jointly responsible for the creation of costumes, interpretation of original design work and custom patterning based on the design, and all facets of the construction process for the costumes as well as alterations, fittings, maintenance of pulled or rented clothing items, in collaboration with the costume faculty. The Junior Draper is the liaison between staff stitchers and undergraduate assistants and assists with labs associated with DRAM 1114. This position is responsible for supervising the production of new costumes and the refurbishment/alteration of existing costumes for the production season. This position reports to the Costume Tech. Faculty and Studio Supervisor.

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Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 months of professional theatre experience in a costume shop.

Equivalency/Substitution:

Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months of related experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License required to travel to fabric shops and pick up materials for costumes and/or props

Department Preferences:

• Bachelors degree in costume technology
• Experience in construction of dancewear
• Tailoring experience
• Worked or trained in a professional costume shopa minimum of 3years
• 24 months of professional experience in theatrical costuming
• 24 months of professional experience as a cutter/draper

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes