Costume Stitcher & Alterations Specialist

OPERA America, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OPERA America, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Stitcher to support the USUO Costumes Department.

You will assist Draper, Tailor, and Crafts teams with stitching and alterations, sew pieces by hand or machine, and help with fittings and quality control for mainstage productions. The role requires 3–5 years of stitching experience in theatre, proficiency with sewing machines and sergers, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years stitching experience in stage costumes.
• Experience with domestic and industrial sewing machines and sergers.
• Proficient in hand sewing.
• Knowledge of various hand and machine sewing techniques.
• Ability to operate basic costume workroom equipment.
• Garment construction experience.
• Able to work consistently during heavy build and tech periods.
• Follow directions and work well in a diverse team.

Responsabilités

• Assist Draper, Tailor, and Crafts teams with stitching, altering, and fitting assigned costumes.
• Sew assigned costume pieces by hand or machine.
• Seek and accept guidance from team leads on task execution.
• Complete hand and finish work as assigned.
• Complete all assigned projects in an efficient, safe and timely manner.
• Practice safe use of common chemical-based products found in a costume workroom.
• Assist with cleaning and organization of costume spaces as needed.
• Assist with pulling, inventorying, and maintenance of costumes.
• See to repairs / costume needs for mainstage shows and costume collection.
• Assist in fittings as needed.
• Assist in mainstage costume quality control before load-in.
• Assist with transportation of costumes for Utah Opera productions and third-party rentals.
• Assist with the maintenance and laundry of the costumes.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Stitching

Hand sewing

Machine sewing

Garment construction

Team collaboration

Outils

Domestic sewing machines

Industrial sewing machines

Sergers

Description du poste

OPERA America, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Stitcher to support the USUO Costumes Department.

You will assist Draper, Tailor, and Crafts teams with stitching and alterations, sew pieces by hand or machine, and help with fittings and quality control for mainstage productions. The role requires 3–5 years of stitching experience in theatre, proficiency with sewing machines and sergers, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.