Theater Costume Sample Maker Assistant

Sight-; Ronks (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound Theatre in Ronks, PA is seeking an Assistant Sample Maker to join the Costume Shop seamstress team. You will assist in constructing costumes for shows, support the Sample Maker, and help meet production timelines with careful craftsmanship.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and precise garment construction using home and industrial machines, sergers, and pressing equipment. Candidates should bring 2–3 years of theater costume experience and a readiness to collaborate

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and the tenacity to complete complex projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to pivot job responsibilities as workflow changes occur; able to self-manage and prioritize effectively.
• Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant-hearted mindset with grace under pressure in all interactions with the Costume Shop team and customers.
• Excellent communication skills with keen self-awareness in highly collaborative situations; be a strong listener and promote cooperation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Work within the production team to construct costumes for Sight & Sound Theatre shows during costume build seasons, balancing speed and quality to meet timeline goals.
• Assist the Sample Maker in daily tasks seasonally to learn sample making and gain experience in a broad range of costuming techniques.
• Observe problem solving within projects by learning techniques for adjusting garment mechanics and fit.
• Maintain high standards of garment construction and sample making using home sewing and industrial machines, sergers, and pressing equipment.
• Interact professionally with cast during fittings and alterations, collaborating to determine efficient assembly processes for each costume build.
• Attend production team process and timeline meetings.
• Seasonally support production seamstress or cutting teams to achieve timeline goals and build deadlines.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Self-management

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Serger

Pressing equipment

Power tools

Job description

Sight & Sound Theatre in Ronks, PA is seeking an Assistant Sample Maker to join the Costume Shop seamstress team. You will assist in constructing costumes for shows, support the Sample Maker, and help meet production timelines with careful craftsmanship.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and precise garment construction using home and industrial machines, sergers, and pressing equipment. Candidates should bring 2–3 years of theater costume experience and a readiness to collaborate