Theatrical Costumer Needed For Costume Shop in Old City Philadelphia
This is a full-time permanent position.
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 to 6:00.
We continue to grow and are looking for experienced theatrical costumers to help with our new clients and projects.
Theatrical Costumer Role
The Theatrical Costumer has a keen eye for detail, a passion for costuming or fashion, ability to present costumes in a visually appealing way, and excellent customer service skills. When not selecting or curating shows, The Theatrical Costumer alters, tags, presses, and bags costumes for each actor. And, post-show, works to ensure costumes are checked in, cleaned, and returned to the warehouse in good repair.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Sews costumes using needle and thread and industrial sewing machines.
• Working in an environment where there are fast paced and slow seasons or periods.
• Take up and let down hems to shorten or lengthen sleeves and hems.
• Let out or take in seams in costumes to improve fit.
• Remove stitches from costumes using seam rippers or razor blades.
• Read tags and follow verbal directions to repair and alter costumes.
• Measure costume parts such as sleeves and pant legs and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.
• Record altered and completed costumes and instructions on costume inventory sheet.
• Support other aspects of costume craft and construction, laundering, pressing, bagging, writing costume descriptions, and pulling and re-stocking costumes in costume vault.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and senior management.
• Bonus if you possess patterning, draping, soft sculpture, screen-printing, airbrushing, fabric dyeing, hand-painting, or prop construction skills.
Education & Experience:
• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Fashion history knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of theatre production, especially costuming.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good judgement and ability to make timely, sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Capability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Able to demonstrate professional behavior and communication with customers and co-workers and from various backgrounds at all times.
• Proficient computer skills, especially when using business software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word); ability to learn new software.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and maintain accurate, well-organized records and workflows.
Please include a .PDF or MS Word resume along with a cover letter to be considered.
E-mail your information to jobs (at) costumers (dot) com
