Cutter/Draper

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah's Pioneer Theatre Company on campus seeks a Costume Cutter/Draper. The position involves pattern creation from designer drawings, fabric cutting, and coordinating muslin fittings with the actor and designer.

Two years of sewing in a costume shop plus two years of pattern drafting/draping are required, with strong communication skills. Schedule is Monday–Friday, full-time seasonal work with potential future season employment.

Qualifications

• Two years sewing in a costume shop or equivalent.
• Additional two years pattern drafting and draping experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets with the designer to discuss rendering, design details, fabrics and fast change needs.
• Determines best method for pattern creation and whether a muslin test is needed.
• Creates pattern, cuts fabric and provides muslin to a stitcher for sewing.
• Arranges fitting appointments with the actor to ensure designer satisfaction.
• Performs initial fittings and corrections after muslin fitting.
• Finalizes pattern, cuts fabrics and passes to stitcher for sewing.
• Stitches costumes after all drafting and cutting are completed.
• Shares repair notes generated on production.
• Assists designer with fittings of ready-to-wear items.
• Maintains tidy shop and supplies; job description is not exhaustive.

Skills

Sewing in costume shop

Pattern drafting

Draping experience

Communication skills

Tools

Muslin testing

Job description

Job Summary

Using a costume designer's drawing of a costume, creates the pattern and cuts the fabric (to that pattern) that will ultimately realize the designer's intent. This is a full-time, seasonal position with no work available during the summer months, and includes a possibility of continued employment in future seasons.

Responsibilities

• Meets with the designer, who talks about the rendering, explaining design details, fabrics, problems (whether the outfit has to be gotten into or out of quickly, something is worn over or under the outfit, are common examples).
• Asks questions about the garment that the designer hasn't covered (what type of closures, linings, width of design details, etc).
• Studies the rendering and determines the best method of creating a pattern and whether a mock up (commonly referred to as a muslin) needs to be made first, to test the pattern and its fit. 4. After developing the pattern, a muslin is cut out and given to a stitcher for sewing.
• An appointment is arranged with the actor to fit the muslin to the designer's satisfaction.
• The Cutter/Draper does the initial fitting/correction of the muslin and the designer makes any changes they deem necessary.
• The pattern is then corrected from the muslin fitting, and the fabrics are cut out and given to a stitcher.
• The actor has a second, and if needed, a third appointment to be fitted and the garment is finished.
• Stitches costumes when all drafting and cutting on a production is completed.
• Shares the repair noted generated on the production in the theatre.
• Assists, when needed, a designer in the fittings of ready-to-wear clothing items.
• Helps to keep the shop and the supplies tidy. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of sewing in a costume shop or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); an additional two years pattern drafting and draping experience; and excellent oral and written communications skills required. An ability to work in a detail and deadline-oriented environment; and a commitment to the service excellence concept are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Requisition Number: PRN45393B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Department: 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 18.00 to 21.00

Close Date: 09/19/2026