Lead Costume Draper & Pattern Designer

Children's Theatre Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

IATSE Local 13 union coverage

Job summary

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is seeking a Draper/Tailor to develop patterns and construction methods for assigned costumes and lead a team to timely completion. You will collaborate with the design team to interpret designer wishes and manage resources for the workload.

Responsibilities include pattern creation, fitting with actors, guiding the team, and maintaining production schedules. Candidates should have strong leadership and craft in garment construction and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and expertise as a draper or tailor.
• Patternmaking, layout, cutting, pressing, and costume construction skills.
• Knowledge of flat patterning and draping techniques to create patterns.
• Knowledge of garment construction techniques and terminology to direct assigned team.
• Demonstrated organization skills and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop patterns by interpreting sketches to convert 2D designs into 3D costumes.
• Lead and mentor a team of First Hand and Stitchers to timely completion.
• Fit costumes with actors and design team; adjust lines per designer wishes.
• Estimate fabric yardage and manage production notes with management.

Skills

Pattern development

Industrial sewing

Team leadership

Patternmaking

Fabric knowledge

Job description

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is seeking a Draper/Tailor to develop patterns and construction methods for assigned costumes and lead a team to timely completion. You will collaborate with the design team to interpret designer wishes and manage resources for the workload.

Responsibilities include pattern creation, fitting with actors, guiding the team, and maintaining production schedules. Candidates should have strong leadership and craft in garment construction and safety awareness.