Seasonal Theatre Draper and Patternmaker

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,505 - 57,689; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Draper/Patternmaker to create stage-worthy costumes for the DGSD/YRT. The role requires strong expertise in tailoring and draping, along with team collaboration skills to mentor students.

This full-time seasonal position from mid-August to mid-May requires overseeing costume construction while maintaining standards of craftsmanship and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience as a draper or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional experience in costume construction.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Costume Designer to interpret renderings.
• Create unique patterns using draping techniques.
• Supervise students and staff in costume construction.
• Maintain safety of costume shop operations.

Skills

Mastery of tailoring and draping techniques

Ability to create specialized costumes

Team collaboration skills

Equipment operation skills

Education

MFA degree in theatre production

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Small tools for costume making

Job description

Yale Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Draper/Patternmaker to create stage-worthy costumes for the DGSD/YRT. The role requires strong expertise in tailoring and draping, along with team collaboration skills to mentor students.

This full-time seasonal position from mid-August to mid-May requires overseeing costume construction while maintaining standards of craftsmanship and efficiency.