Cutter/Draper

About the Role

Using a costume designer's drawing of a costume, creates the pattern and cuts the fabric (to that pattern) that will ultimately realize the designer's intent. This is a full-time, seasonal position with no work available during the summer months, and includes a possibility of continued employment in future seasons.

Responsibilities

• Meets with the designer, who talks about the rendering, explaining design details, fabrics, and problems (whether the outfit has to be gotten into or out of quickly, or something is worn over or under the outfit, are common examples).
• Asks questions about the garment that the designer hasn't covered (what type of closures, linings, width of design details, etc).
• Studies the rendering and determines the best method of creating a pattern and whether a mock up (commonly referred to as a muslin) needs to be made first, to test the pattern and its fit.
• After developing the pattern, a muslin is cut out and given to a stitcher for sewing.
• Arranges an appointment with the actor to fit the muslin to the designer's satisfaction; does the initial fitting/correction of the muslin, and the designer makes any changes they deem necessary.
• Corrects the pattern from the muslin fitting, then cuts out the fabrics and gives them to a stitcher. The actor has a second, and if needed, a third appointment to be fitted and the garment is finished.
• Stitches costumes when all drafting and cutting on a production is completed.
• Shares the repair notes generated on the production in the theatre.
• Assists, when needed, a designer in the fittings of ready-to-wear clothing items.
• Helps to keep the shop and the supplies tidy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of sewing in a costume shop or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• An additional two years pattern drafting and draping experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a detail and deadline-oriented environment.
• A commitment to the service excellence concept.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Pay

Pay Rate Range: 18.00 to 21.00

Schedule

Full Time; Monday-Friday 8am-5pm