Costume Cutter/Draper — Create, Fit & Refine

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

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.