Seamstress

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christto tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Seamstress assists in constructing all costumes for new shows and remounts for all Sight and Sound theatre productions; develop the skills necessary to conduct seasonal fittings and alterations for the cast.

• Work as a team to construct costumes for all Sight and Sound Theatre production; able to work effectively within a tight timeline balancing efficiency, speed and excellence to achieve large costume build.
• Maintain a high level of excellence in garment construction while gaining experience in using home sew and industrial sewing machines, sergers and pressing equipment.
• Assist with laundry tasks and fabric inventory details as needed to support cutting team.
• Interact professionally and expediently with Costume Shop customers, including Cast during intense fittings and alterations season, show run teams, and Costume Shop design and technical teams.
• Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant hearted mindset with grace under pressure.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Proven interest and aptitude for general garment construction. Experience as stitcher in a theater setting or home sewing experience in general garment construction, with the ability to adapt skillset to Sight and Sound’s unique construction process.
• Possess a good understanding of the mechanics of garment and costume construction, with a keen eye for precision and detail in garment finishing.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.