Student Costume Technician: Patterns, Draping & Sewing

ADP, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking students to work as Costume Technicians in the costume shop. Responsibilities include patternmaking, draping and sewing with focus on corsetry and tailoring.

The role involves organizing the shop and sometimes working backstage with wardrobe duties such as repairs and laundry. Ideal candidates should have basic sewing skills; experience in patternmaking, draping or corsetry is not required but can be learned on the job.

Qualifications

• Ability to do basic sewing.
• Experience in patternmaking, draping and corsetry is not necessary, but will be learned on the job.

Responsibilities

• Organize the costume storage and shop.
• Work backstage as wardrobe crew during shows and assist with wardrobe duties including repairs and laundry.
• Maintain the Costume Shop sewing supplies and sewing machines.

Skills

Basic sewing

Patternmaking

Draping

Corsetry

Wardrobe maintenance

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking students to work as Costume Technicians in the costume shop. Responsibilities include patternmaking, draping and sewing with focus on corsetry and tailoring.

The role involves organizing the shop and sometimes working backstage with wardrobe duties such as repairs and laundry. Ideal candidates should have basic sewing skills; experience in patternmaking, draping or corsetry is not required but can be learned on the job.