Cutter PTC

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 07/19/2026

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.

• Meets with the designer, who talks about the rendering, explaining design details, fabrics, problems (whether the outfit has to be gotten into or out of quickly, 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.
• An appointment is arranged with the actor to fit the muslin to the designer’s satisfaction.
• The Cutter/Draper does the initial fitting/correction of the muslin and the designer makes any changes they deem necessary.
• The pattern is then corrected from the muslin fitting, and the fabrics are cut out and given 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 noted 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. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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; and excellent oral and written communications skills required. An ability to work in a detail and deadline-oriented environment; and a commitment to the service excellence concept are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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