Metropolitan Opera · 1 month ago
Men’s Tailor/Jacket Maker (Per Diem)
Lincoln Center - New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$30.73/hr - $39.43/hr
5+ years expThe Metropolitan Opera is renowned for its high-end quality garments in exceptional opera productions. They are seeking a Men’s Tailor/Jacket Maker to work in their costume department, focusing on producing bespoke costumes and ensuring exceptional craftsmanship.
ArtPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Work with supervising patternmakers and drapers in producing hand-tailored men’s bespoke costumes
Prepare men’s costumes for fittings
Finish construction of men’s costumes following garment fittings
Perform complex alterations and repairs to existing costume pieces
Quality control of finished work to ensure exceptional craftsmanship
Qualification
Required
Completed training as a men's bespoke tailor in jacket making and other tailored garments or equivalent qualification
5 years of experience as a garment or costume maker
Knowledge of traditional and modern tailoring techniques and garment construction
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Ability to follow instructions and collaborate with others
Knowledge of men's flat patternmaking
Benefits
A creative and varied work environment
Collaboration with a dedicated, professional team
Opportunity to apply your expertise in demanding opera productions
MET Opera & IATSE 764 Benefits
Company
Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera, commonly referred to as the ''Met'', is a company based in New York City.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2008-01-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Tod Johnson
President & CEO of the Board
Marcia Lynn Sells (She/Her)
Chief Diversity Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
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