Sight & Sound · 2 weeks ago
Costumer
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. The Costumer will assist in creating costumes for Sight & Sound Films and Theatres shows, alternating tasks between films and theater productions.
Film ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicTV Production
Responsibilities
Support the in-house manufacturing process by cutting and sewing bespoke costumes
Altering and fitting all built or purchased costumes as directed by the Costume Designer
Oversee workflow for Stitchers to determine best practices for construction techniques for films related historical garments
Assist Costume Designer or Wardrobe Supervisor as needed throughout the project
Support Costume Supervisor with needs specific to the project in order to hit all timeline, build and budget goals
Pulling and preparations for on-set logistics needs
Potential to assist on set as opportunity arises, including assisting with needs related to maintenance and laundry
Constructing costumes for current theater show builds
Assist with fittings and alterations seasons, dress rehearsals and show openings
Support satellite locations, including production cutting and sewing, tech pack prep, or assorted projects to support new costume build
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in building historical costumes, fashion garments or theater costumes, with high attention to detail
Experience with domestic and industrial sewing machines and sergers
Knowledgeable in a variety of hand and machine sewing techniques
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of coworkers at different levels of skill and knowledge
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
Ability and willingness to work long hours during heavy build and tech periods, with periodically required availability nights, weekends, and the occasional holiday
Ability and willingness to travel to satellite locations to support Theatres show openings as needed
Ability to work independently, with strong project management skills to assure quality and efficient use of time to achieve timeline and budget goals for assigned Costume Shop Theatre's projects
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire