Costume Tech: Sewing, Alterations & Shop Support

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Costume Technician to assist in creating, constructing, altering, and maintaining costumes for Theatre and Dance productions. Duties include sewing, patterning, alterations, repairs, fittings, and other costume tasks aligned with experience and skill.

You will collaborate with the Shop Supervisor to keep the Costume Shop organized and functional for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous sewing or wardrobe experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sewing machines, sergers and hand sewing basics.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Create, construct, alter and maintain costumes for theatre productions.
• Sew, pattern, alter, repair and fit costumes as assigned.
• Support daily Costume Shop operations with the Shop Supervisor.
• Organize materials, maintain a clean, safe workspace and manage inventory.

Skills

Sewing

Patterning

Alterations

Wardrobe

Sewing machines

Sergers

Hand sewing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Sewing machines

Sergers

Hand sewing

Job description

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Costume Technician to assist in creating, constructing, altering, and maintaining costumes for Theatre and Dance productions. Duties include sewing, patterning, alterations, repairs, fittings, and other costume tasks aligned with experience and skill.

You will collaborate with the Shop Supervisor to keep the Costume Shop organized and functional for daily operations.