Draper/Stitcher — Creative Costume Technician (Sep–May)

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summers Off

Full-time Sep–May schedule

Job summary

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) is seeking a creative Draper/Stitcher to translate costume designs into garments for theater, dance, and opera productions. You will work closely with the Costume Shop staff and designers, and guide student workers under the Costume Shop Manager.

This full-time hourly position offers a unique schedule: September–May with summers off, providing a balance between demanding creative work and personal time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Costume Design, Theater/Production Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent, plus 2+ years of professional costume shop experience as a stitcher/draper.
• Strong pattern drafting and draping skills; experience with industrial sewing equipment.
• Experience working in Higher Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete costume alterations, draping, pattening, tailoring, and stitching per production needs.
• Take student measurements and assist fittings; fit mockups and final garments.
• Assist in training student workers in costume organization and construction methods.

Skills

Pattern drafting

Draping

Industrial sewing

Stretch materials

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Costume Design

Tools

Industrial sewing equipment

Job description

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) is seeking a creative Draper/Stitcher to translate costume designs into garments for theater, dance, and opera productions. You will work closely with the Costume Shop staff and designers, and guide student workers under the Costume Shop Manager.

This full-time hourly position offers a unique schedule: September–May with summers off, providing a balance between demanding creative work and personal time.