Freelance Pattern & Draping Specialist

Houston Grand Opera Association Inc; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Houston Grand Opera in Houston, TX is seeking a talented Costume Pattern Maker to collaborate with the Costume Shop team. You will create patterns for all builds, assist with fittings, and help prepare costumes for production.

Candidates will have at least five years of professional patterning, draping and tailoring experience, the ability to measure performers accurately, sew on industrial machines, lift up to 30 lbs, and work under tight deadlines.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of patterning, draping and tailoring experience.
• Proficient in taking accurate measurements and creating patterns from sketches.
• Able to sew and operate industrial sewing machines.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.

Aufgaben

• Create patterns accurately for all builds with the Costume Shop team.
• Assist with alterations and fittings of costumes.
• Take accurate performer measurements.
• Evaluate rental costumes and determine action.
• Calculate materials needed for builds and stock.
• Support department projects as needed.

Kenntnisse

Patterning & Draping

Tailoring

Measurements & fittings

Sewing on industrial machines

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Costume Technology/Production

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Jobbeschreibung

Houston Grand Opera in Houston, TX is seeking a talented Costume Pattern Maker to collaborate with the Costume Shop team. You will create patterns for all builds, assist with fittings, and help prepare costumes for production.

Candidates will have at least five years of professional patterning, draping and tailoring experience, the ability to measure performers accurately, sew on industrial machines, lift up to 30 lbs, and work under tight deadlines.