Seamstress

Sight-; Strasburg Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound Theatre in Strasburg, PA is seeking an experienced stitcher to construct costumes for all productions and to remount costumes with precision and pace. You will work with the Costume Shop team using home and industrial sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment, performing fittings and alterations under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Applicants should have 3 years sewing or stitcher experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general garment construction and stitching for theater.
• Ability to adapt skills to Sight and Sound’s construction process.
• Understanding mechanics of garment construction with precision in finishing.
• Experience creating garments from spec sheets; high-volume or large costume builds desirable.

Responsibilities

• Construct costumes for all Sight & Sound Theatre productions within tight timelines.
• Maintain high level of excellence in garment construction using home and industrial sewing machines, sergers and pressing equipment.
• Collaborate with production team to optimize assembly process for fit and function.
• Interact with Costume Shop customers including cast and design/technical teams during fittings.
• Demonstrate teamwork and focus on service.

Skills

Sewing

Garment construction

Attention to detail

Spec sheets interpretation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or better

Tools

Home sewing machine

Industrial sewing machine

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.

• 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.

Education

High School or better.

Experience

3 years: Sewing and/or Stitcher experience

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