Orlando Shakespeare Theater, is searching for a seasonal, full time Draper/Tailor for our season: September 2, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Job Responsibilities:

As part of a eight person department, the Draper/Tailor will drape, pattern, and cut costumes according to the designers’ sketches and supervise stitcher(s) in the production of building new costumes and altering existing costumes as assigned by the Costume Shop Supervisor. All shop positions are hybrid and may require other elements of costume construction, including stitching, crafts, and dye work.

Specific Tasks:

• Draping, patternmaking, and cutting for assigned looks, according to the costume design;

• Fitting built, purchased, and rented costumes according to the costume design; 

• Supervising stitcher(s) thru the building, altering, and finishing work on costumes; 

• Ensuring all costume components are complete and present by First Dress for assigned actors; 

• Maintaining costume stock; 

• Maintaining excellence of product; 

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work space.

Competencies / Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years draping at professional level or MFA equivalent;

• Strong knowledge of costume history and period patterns; 

• Extensive knowledge of sewing and textiles; 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment;

• Ability to work with and guide staff with varying skill levels; 

• Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges; 

• Excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent attention to detail.

Salary: $20.00 per hour– Housing and transportation is not provided. The position is seasonal (renewable annually) and is paid hourly plus overtime. Night and weekend availability is required.

Benefits

• 403(b)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Plan

• Paid time off

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit. Position requires some bending, crouching, reaching, grabbing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and pushing/pulling 50 lbs. The employee is required to talk, hear, and see.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

Status: Full Time / Seasonal

Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and references (with e-mail contact) as a PDF

No Phone Calls Please.

Open until filled.