Senior Draper & Patternmaker — Costume Studio Lead

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Senior Draper/Patternmaker to join its David Geffen School of Drama's Costume Shop in New Haven, Connecticut. The role requires mastery in tailoring and costume construction, alongside strong collaborative skills with a diverse team. Candidates should have an MFA in theatre production or significant equivalent experience.

This full-time seasonal position offers an opportunity to lead costume projects from mid-August to mid-May, prioritizing craftsmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a draper.
• Experience in millinery and costume crafts.
• Ability to identify job-related health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Costume Designer to interpret costume renderings.
• Create unique patterns using draping techniques.
• Supervise the work of stitchers and students.
• Fit costumes on a range of actors.
• Assist in maintaining the safety of costume shop operations.

Skills

Mastery of tailoring and draping techniques

Professionalism in fittings

Knowledge of costume history

Ability to collaborate in a diverse environment

Strong deadline management

Mentoring abilities

Expertise in costume shop machinery

Education

MFA in theatre production or related field

High school-level education or equivalent combination

Tools

Sewing machines (industrial straight-stitch, zig-zag, overlock)

Industrial steam irons

Job description

Yale University is seeking a Senior Draper/Patternmaker to join its David Geffen School of Drama's Costume Shop in New Haven, Connecticut. The role requires mastery in tailoring and costume construction, alongside strong collaborative skills with a diverse team. Candidates should have an MFA in theatre production or significant equivalent experience.

This full-time seasonal position offers an opportunity to lead costume projects from mid-August to mid-May, prioritizing craftsmanship and safety.