New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory. Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, New York City Ballet quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Widely acknowledged for its enduring contributions to dance, New York City Ballet is committed to promoting creative excellence and nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. The School of American Ballet is the official training academy of the New York City Ballet.

Position Summary:

The Women’s Draper/Tailor will be responsible for all draping, pattern making, cutting, and tailoring for the women’s department, including all new productions and rebuilding & refurbishing of existing productions. The Women’s Draper/Tailor will be in all female dancer’s costume fittings. This is an in-shop, non-remote position working alongside the Director of Costumes, Costume Shop Manager, Men’s Draper, Shopper, Dyer, and Stitchers. The Draper/Tailor is an IATSE Local 764 union represented role, and the successful candidate is required to join the union within 31 days of employment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work are between 8:45 am – 4:30 pm weekdays. Due to the company’s performance schedule, the Costume Shop operates from the third week of July until the end of May yearly.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent draping, pattern making & cutting skills
• A knowledge of tailoring, although not essential, is appreciated
• Excellent organizational & time management skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English
• Advanced sewing skills required for both machine & hand sewing
• Experience with ballet costumes, tutus, & stretch fabric is highly desired

• Knowledge & experience with women’s costumes/clothes
• At least 5 years professional costume shop experience required
• Must complete work in a time sensitive manner
• Must be able to work onsite 35 hours per week
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Proficiency in Polish and/or Russian is helpful

EEO Statement

New York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to educating, developing, and supporting an organization that embodies diversity in its many forms.