Seamstress

Sight & Sound; Ronks (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound is seeking a costume stitcher to construct period garments for all productions at its Ronks, PA facility. You will work with a production team under tight timelines, using home and industrial sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment to deliver accurate costumes.

The role requires proven garment construction experience and a keen eye for detail, with ability to follow spec sheets and adapt processes to Sight & Sound’s unique construction methods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general garment construction and theatre stitching.
• Ability to follow spec sheets and adapt to Sight and Sound’s construction processes.
• Keen eye for precision and detail in garment finishing.

Responsibilities

• Construct costumes for all theatre productions within tight timelines.
• Maintain high standards using home and industrial sewing equipment.
• Collaborate with production team to optimize assembly for fit and function.
• Interact professionally with cast and production teams during fittings.
• Demonstrate teamwork and a servant-hearted mindset under pressure.

Skills

Garment construction

Theatre stitcher

Attention to detail

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Serger

Pressing equipment

Job description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christto tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

Construct costumes for new shows and remounts for all Sight and Sound theatre productions; conduct seasonal fittings and alterations for the cast.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work as a team to construct costumes for all Sight and Sound Theatre production; work effectively within a tight timeline balancing efficiency, speed and excellence to achieve large costume build.
• Maintain a high level of excellence in garment construction using home sew and industrial sewing machines, sergers and pressing equipment.
• Collaborate within the production team to determine efficient assembly process for each unique costume for fit and function; have positive impact on timeline goals and quality standards as a result of excellent individual job performance.
• Interact professionally and expediently during intense fittings and alterations seasons with Costume Shop customers, including Cast, show run teams, and Costume Shop design and technical teams.
• Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant hearted mindset with grace under pressure, believing the best in team members and all costume shop customers.

Prerequisites

• Proven experience in general garment construction. Experience as stitcher in a theater setting, bridalwear alterations or general garment construction, with the ability to adapt skillset to Sight and Sound’s unique construction process.
• Possess a good understanding of the mechanics of garment and costume construction, with a keen eye for precision and detail in garment finishing.
• Experience with creating garments from spec sheets is desirable (as well as any experience with high volume garment manufacturing or large costume builds).

The physical demands of this position are active in nature. You will be expected to be on your feet frequently, walk and stand regularly, sit regularly, work indoors, use step stools, operate small machinery and power tools, and frequently lift/exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Desk work is included with this position. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.