Temporary Costume Draper

The Draper is a key member of the Company’s Costume Shop team, reporting to the Costume Coordinator/Designer.

About the role

This role is a part-time, temporary position lasting from September 2025 to April 2026 on an as-needed basis. Peak weeks leading up to a show will be full-time and may involve overtime, while other times hours will be minimal. This role is onsite, based out of the Costume Shop.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a key member of the wardrobe team for all musical theatre and opera productions for the College of Music.
• Create, alter, sew, fit, and improvise all phases of wardrobe and costume needs for productions.
• Make patterns for original designs, cut fabric from patterns, and stitch pieces together.
• Attend fittings to ensure accuracy of fit, pin garments, and make notes of alterations needed.
• Complete alterations and finalize garments to a finished, wearable state.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a theatre, costume, fashion field, or closely related area.
• Demonstrated relevant professional experience in clothing draping, pattern making, and construction.
• Costume construction knowledge and experience; fashion design and garment construction also acceptable.
• Excellent communication skills—oral, visual, and written.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and work productively under severe time pressures to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work quietly and respectfully around artists, designers, directors, and other production personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of clothing and theatrical practices.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Costume Design, Opera, Theatre, Musical Theatre, or other related field.
• Specific knowledge of opera, theater, or classical music.

Pay

$24.00/hour.

Benefits

• Not benefits-eligible (temporary position).
• Eligible for paid sick leave.