THEATRICAL STITCHER

Creative Studios; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Studios in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Theatrical Stitcher to support entertainment productions on board. The role focuses on tailoring and couture garment construction, with responsibility for sewing theatrical costumes to precise specifications and meeting tight production timelines.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Theatrical Costuming and at least 3 years of costume shop experience, including alterations and fittings on ships or tours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Costuming or related field.
• Minimum 3 years costume shop experience in theatrical costume building and alteration, ship experience fitting and altering costumes or on tour/summer stock.

Responsibilities

• Sew theatrical costumes to supplied specifications in a timely fashion.
• Tailor and alter couture garments to management requests.
• Take measurements of performers using the company size chart.
• Operate industrial equipment: sewing machines, serger, and related tools.
• Alter couture garments professionally within required timeframes.
• Apply construction techniques and materials knowledge to garments.
• Construct and alter costumes following seam allowance guidelines.
• Take instruction professionally and work in a team.
• Multitask on several projects and productions simultaneously.
• Perform crafts and millinery building/repair if needed.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

Skills

Tailoring

Couture garment construction

Theatrical costuming

Sew theatrical costumes

Measurement taking

Teamwork

Time management

Millinery basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatrical Costuming

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Industrial serger

Ruffler

Ironing equipment

Job description

This is a position with Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in Tampa, Florida.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

• Experienced level of tailoring and couture garment construction.
• Sew theatrical costumes to the specifics requested by management, in a timely fashion.
• Ability to use company size chart to take measurement of performers.
• Operate commercial and industrial equipment to include Single needle industrial sewing machine, industrial serger, double needle cover stitch machine, industrial ruffler, patch machine, industrial steamers, and irons.
• Must be able to handle alterations on couture garments and to be able to alter tailored garments in a professional manner and time frame.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and use of materials, interlinings, and interfacings in manufacturing of garments.
• Ability to construct and alter theatrical costumes using NCLH seam allowance guidelines and techniques.
• Must be able to take instruction in a professional and positive manner.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and maintain a professional work ethic.
• Must be able to multitask on several projects and productions at the same time.
• Perform crafts and millinery building and repair if needed.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Costuming or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of relevant background and work experience.
• Minimum 3 years costume shop experience in theatrical costume building and alteration, ship experience fitting and altering costumes or experience working on tour or in summer stock companies.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Theatrical Costuming

Job Title: Theatrical Stitcher
Department: Entertainment
Manager Title: Manager, Theatrical Costuming Workroom

Must be at least 18 years old to apply.