Seamstress 1

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to 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 builds all costumes for new shows and rebuilds for all Sight & Sound theatre productions. Seamstresses also conduct seasonal fittings and alterations for cast.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 using home sew and industrial sewing machines, sergers and pressing equipment
• Collaborate within the production team to determine efficient assembly process for each unique costume for fit and function; have positive impact on timeline goals and quality standards as a result of excellent individual job performance.
• Interact professionally and expediently during intense fittings and alterations seasons with Cosatume Shop customers, including Cast, show run teams, and Costume Shop design and technical teams.
• Exemplify excellent teamwork and servant hearted mindset with grace under pressure, believing the best in team members and all Costume Shop customers.

Prerequisites:

• Proven experience in general garment construction. Experience as stitcher in a theater setting, bridalwear alterations or 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.
• Experience with creating garments from spec sheets is desirable (as well as any experience with high volume garment manufacturing or large costume builds)