Draper/Stitcher for Theater & Opera - Summers Off

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

Benefits offered by this job

Summers Off

Job summary

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is seeking a Draper/Stitcher to translate costume designs from sketches into fully realized garments for theater, dance, and opera productions. The successful candidate reports to the Costume Shop Manager and collaborates with designers and student workers.

The role is a full-time, seasonal hourly position with September–May hours and summers off. Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour, dependent on experience and education, with Berklees total rewards

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor19s degree in Costume Design, Theater/Production Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent, plus 2 or more years of professional costume shop experience as a stitcher/draper. Experience working in Higher Education is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in pattern drafting, draping, and operating industrial sewing equipment. Proficiency working with stretch materials is preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of costume operations across theater, dance, and opera.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned costume alterations, draping, pattening, tailoring, and stitching based on production needs.
• Take student measurements, assist in fittings as needed, fit mockups and final garments.
• Support the training and instruction of student workers in costume organization and construction methods.
• Maintain equipment, assist with shop housekeeping, and organize stockrooms and supplies.
• Innovate and collaborate with co-workers to complete all daily Costume Shop tasks and assigned duties.

Skills

Draping

Pattern drafting

Tailoring

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Costume Design or related fields

2+ years professional costume shop experience (stitcher/draper)

Tools

Industrial sewing equipment

Stretch fabrics handling

Job description

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is seeking a Draper/Stitcher to translate costume designs from sketches into fully realized garments for theater, dance, and opera productions. The successful candidate reports to the Costume Shop Manager and collaborates with designers and student workers.

The role is a full-time, seasonal hourly position with September–May hours and summers off. Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour, dependent on experience and education, with Berklees total rewards