Cutter/Draper

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Cutter/Draper in Salt Lake City, UT. This full-time, seasonal role involves creating patterns, cutting fabrics, and fitting costumes to ensure the designer's vision is realized.

Applicants should have at least two years of sewing experience in a costume shop and additional pattern drafting experience. The role contributes to the production process, with a focus on precision and communication with designers.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of sewing experience in a costume shop.
• Additional two years of pattern drafting and draping experience.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the designer to discuss costume details.
• Create patterns and cut fabrics according to designs.
• Fit muslin to the actor and make necessary adjustments.
• Stitch finished costumes and maintain tidy workspace.

Skills

Sewing in a costume shop

Pattern drafting and draping

Excellent oral and written communication

Detail-oriented work

Education

Two years of sewing experience or equivalent

Job description

Cutter/Draper

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

1. Meets with the designer, who talks about the rendering and explains design details, fabrics, problems (whether the outfit has to be gotten into or out of quickly, whether something is worn over or under the outfit, are common examples).
2. Asks questions about the garment that the designer hasn't covered (what type of closures, linings, width of design details, etc).
3. 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.
5. An appointment is arranged with the actor to fit the muslin to the designer's satisfaction.
6. The Cutter/Draper does the initial fitting/correction of the muslin and the designer makes any changes they deem necessary.
7. The pattern is then corrected from the muslin fitting, and the fabrics are cut out and given to a stitcher.
8. The actor has a second, and if needed, a third appointment to be fitted and the garment is finished.
9. Stitches costumes when all drafting and cutting on a production is completed.
10. Shares the repair notes generated on the production in the theater.
11. Assists, when needed, a designer in the fittings of ready‑to‑wear clothing items.
12. Helps to keep the shop and the supplies tidy.

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 communication 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

9/19/2026