Stitcher

Job Details

Job Title: Stitcher
Reports To: Costume Shop Manager
Place of Work: NYC HQ – 34-01 38th Ave #302 Long Island City, NY 11101
Status: Resident, in office
Salary: Hourly, starting at $25/hr based on experience

• Construct and/or alter all assigned costumes according to the Costume Shop Manager’s specifications.
• Actively participate in a team consisting of supervisor and other stitchers.
• Understand period, style, and techniques necessary to complete the costume within the costume designer’s guidelines.
• Maintain the integrity of the costume design.
• Comfortable using domestic and serger sewing machines.
• Comfortable with stretch fabrics, beading and sequins.
• Travel opportunities available.
• Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms.
• Demonstrated proficiency in hand sewing techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques.
• Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes.
• Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects.
• Ability to listen, take instruction, and participate in a team to complete builds/alterations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines, in a fast paced and high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders.
• Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred.
• Extremely detail‑oriented and responsible.

• Zipper insertion.
• Basic alterations.
• Proficient hand‑sewing technique.
• Basic quick rigging.

• A BFA/BA degree in Theatre/Entertainment fields or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in the entertainment industry (costume design, assistant costume designer, etc).
• Motivation, dedication, passion, integrity, collaboration, and self‑direction.
• Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms.
• Demonstrated proficiency in hand‑sewing techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects.
• Ability to listen, take instruction, and participate in a team to complete builds/alterations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines, in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders.
• Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred.
• Extremely detail‑oriented and responsible.

A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel‑related roles. Proof of vaccination against COVID‑19 (or proof of exemption) will be required.