Senior Costume Sewers & Tailors
Stratford Festival
View Website- Position Type: Contract
- Posted Date: Posted 2 months ago
- Closing Date: December 15, 2024
- Location: Stratford
- Salary: $44,345 - $65,915
Company Overview
Who we are:
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers.
The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.
Why you should apply:
• Creative work environment
• Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
• Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
• Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
• Being a part of the magic of live theatre!
Job Description
This unionized position reports to the Costume Director or designate and is part of the Production Wardrobe Department, supervised directly by a Cutter/Tailor. Successful applicants for this position may be required to take a supervised, in-person sewing test to determine their level of expertise, to be scheduled at a time of mutual convenience.
Responsibilities:
• Complete tasks related to the construction and alteration of costume pieces in a timely and efficient manner, with proficiency and accuracy.
• Follow instruction from supervisors on construction methods and stitching techniques.
• Participate in regular shop maintenance tasks and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
• Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
• Foster a caring and inclusive work environment consistent with all Stratford Festival policies on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Other wardrobe duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Strong technical garment construction skills, including operating a variety of industrial and domestic machines, handling various fabric types and trims, and applying a wide variety of techniques to the construction of costumes.
• Experience with modern and period costume construction, tailoring techniques, and fabric manipulation techniques.
• Ability to execute assigned tasks independently and to follow step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to take precise and detailed notes and ask pertinent questions.
• Willingness to take direction, adopt new techniques and methods, and learn new skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Working knowledge of costume history, textiles and the theatre production process is an asset.
This Seasonal position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin January 2025.
Job Type: Seasonal Contract
- Position Type: Contract
- Posted Date: Posted 2 months ago
- Closing Date: December 15, 2024
- Location: Stratford
- Salary: $44,345 - $65,915