Tuacahn Center For The Arts
Location
Ivins, UT | United States
Job description
"Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic experience that matches the majesty of the canyon"
Position Title: Stitcher/Stitcher Journeyman
Department: Costume Shop
Position Summary
Our stitchers are responsible for the repair, alteration, and construction of costumes. They help make sure all the costumes get prepared to go on stage.
Responsibilities
- Construct or alter all assigned costumes/costume pieces as instructed by the cutter/drapers, shop manager, and fitting assistant/first hands
- Work with a team to complete the costumes for stage
- Clean and maintain spaces daily
- Maintain the integrity of the costume design
- Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
- Contribute to the overall success of the Production Department by performing any additional duties and responsibilities assigned
- Work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Follow and uphold the shop standards and guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Willingness to follow any required COVID-19 protocols
- Able to work outside in a desert climate if needed (though our build facilities are located indoors)
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience in
- alterations
- sewing skills, from machine to hand sewing techniques
- theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques
- operation of shop equipment including industrial and domestic sewing machines, multi needle and leather sewing machines, steam irons, and cutting tools
- Able to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects
- Able to listen and take instruction
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Able to lift 20 lbs
Bonus Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience in
- Tailoring
- period construction techniques
- flat patterning and/or draping
- Good working knowledge of costume history
- Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes
Other Details:
2024 Season shows include Frozen, Anastasia, Ring of Fire, Jersey Boys, and Christmas Carol.
Contract Dates: Varies, date ranges within 3/20-7/19. Generally beginning in April/March going through May/June/July.
Salary/Rate: $18.50-19.50 per hour
Limited housing is available at $50 per week.
To apply submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio/Website to [email protected] or apply online at
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$19.5 per hour
