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Sight & Sound ยท 18 hours ago

Seamstress/Stitcher

Sight & Sound is an organization that brings together diverse talents to tell stories through collaborative work. The Seamstress/Stitcher will construct costumes for theater productions, conduct fittings, and ensure high-quality garment construction within tight timelines.

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Responsibilities

Work as a team to construct costumes for all Sight and Sound Theatre production; work effectively within a tight timeline balancing efficiency, speed and excellence to achieve large costume build
Maintain a high level of excellence in garment construction using home sew and industrial sewing machines, sergers and pressing equipment
Collaborate within the production team to determine efficient assembly process for each unique costume for fit and function; have positive impact on timeline goals and quality standards as a result of excellent individual job performance
Interact professionally and expediently during intense fittings and alterations seasons with Costume Shop customers, including Cast, show run teams, and Costume Shop design and technical teams
Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant hearted mindset with grace under pressure, believing the best in team members and all costume shop customers
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Garment constructionSewing machinesCostume constructionAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Proven experience in general garment construction
Experience as stitcher in a theater setting, bridalwear alterations or general garment construction, with the ability to adapt skillset to Sight and Sound's unique construction process
Possess a good understanding of the mechanics of garment and costume construction, with a keen eye for precision and detail in garment finishing
Experience with creating garments from spec sheets
Minimum High School diploma and at least 3 years of sewing and/or stitching experience
Work as a team to construct costumes for all Sight and Sound Theatre production; work effectively within a tight timeline balancing efficiency, speed and excellence to achieve large costume build
Maintain a high level of excellence in garment construction using home sew and industrial sewing machines, sergers and pressing equipment
Collaborate within the production team to determine efficient assembly process for each unique costume for fit and function; have positive impact on timeline goals and quality standards as a result of excellent individual job performance
Interact professionally and expediently during intense fittings and alterations seasons with Costume Shop customers, including Cast, show run teams, and Costume Shop design and technical teams
Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant hearted mindset with grace under pressure, believing the best in team members and all costume shop customers

Preferred

Experience with high volume garment manufacturing or large costume builds

Company

Sight & Sound

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Sight & Sound is a storytelling company passionate about bringing true stories of redemption to life on stage and on screen that reveal the power of the Gospel.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tiffany Murphy
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