Lead Draper: Expert Costume Construction & Team Mentorship

Oregon-Shakespeare-Festival; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, Oregon, seeks an experienced Lead Draper to join our Costume Department. You will oversee multiple costume projects, draft and drape patterns, lead fittings, and mentor Drapers and Costumers to achieve each production’s artistic goals.

This full-time, union role reports to the Costume Director and is represented by IATSE Local 154. With 7+ years in garment construction and expert pattern drafting, you will supervise fabric selection, testing, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of garment building, construction, and alterations.
• Expert-level pattern drafting, alteration, and fabric-cutting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of fabrics and industrial sewing machines.

Responsibilities

• Costume Construction: Draft and drape patterns, construct prototypes, cut materials, and build and alter complex garments.
• Fittings & Design Execution: Interpret costume designs, measure performers, and lead fittings while respecting individual needs and privacy.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor Drapers and Costumers by planning, prioritizing, and communicating work while sharing advanced construction techniques.
• Production Collaboration: Partner with Costume Project Managers, Crafts/Dyers, Wardrobe, Hair, Rentals, and other teams to coordinate costumes, quick changes, and production needs.
• Research & Problem-Solving: Research and test fabrics, materials, and techniques and recommend solutions that meet artistic goals and production deadlines.
• Shop Operations: Support the maintenance, organization, safety, and sanitization of Costume Shop spaces and equipment.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern drafting

Alteration

Fabric cutting

Industrial sewing machines

Costume shop tools

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, Oregon, seeks an experienced Lead Draper to join our Costume Department. You will oversee multiple costume projects, draft and drape patterns, lead fittings, and mentor Drapers and Costumers to achieve each production’s artistic goals.

This full-time, union role reports to the Costume Director and is represented by IATSE Local 154. With 7+ years in garment construction and expert pattern drafting, you will supervise fabric selection, testing, and