Costume Sample Maker Assistant - Theatrical Wardrobe

Sight & Sound; Ronks (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound is seeking an Assistant Sample Maker in the Costume Shop to construct costumes for theatre shows and support the Sample Maker. The role involves working with home and industrial sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment to maintain high garment quality.

You will collaborate with the production team, participate in fittings, and help meet costume build timelines across the season. The position requires active physical work on site in Ronks, PA.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and the tenacity to complete complex projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to pivot job responsibilities as workflow changes occur; able to self-manage and prioritize effectively.
• Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant-hearted mindset with grace under pressure in all interactions with the Costume Shop team and customers.
• Excellent communication skills with keen self-awareness in highly collaborative situations.

Responsibilities

• Work within the production team to construct all costumes for Sight and Sound Theatre shows during costume build seasons, balancing speed and efficiencies while meeting timeline goals.
• Assist the Sample Maker in daily tasks seasonally to construct original prototype costumes and learn sample making processes.
• Observe problem solving within projects by learning techniques for adjusting garment mechanics and fit.
• Maintain a high level of garment construction and sample making using home and industrial machines, sergers, and pressing equipment.
• Interact professionally with Cast during fittings and alterations seasons, collaborating on efficient assembly processes for each costume build.
• Attend production team process meetings and timeline meetings.
• Seasonally support the production seamstress or cutting teams to achieve timeline goals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Self-management

Tools

Home sew machine

Industrial sewing machine

Serger

Pressing equipment

Job description

Sight & Sound is seeking an Assistant Sample Maker in the Costume Shop to construct costumes for theatre shows and support the Sample Maker. The role involves working with home and industrial sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment to maintain high garment quality.

You will collaborate with the production team, participate in fittings, and help meet costume build timelines across the season. The position requires active physical work on site in Ronks, PA.