Stitcher- Full Time
Reports to: Draper/Cutter, First Hand and Costume Shop Manager
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-exempt
Position Summary:
The Stitcher is a full-time member of the Costume Shop team at The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theater. Working under the direction of the Draper/Cutter and First Hand, the Stitcher contributes to the construction, alteration, and maintenance of costumes for the theater’s inaugural 2025 season. This includes 9 mainstage productions across two new stages and 3 youth productions. The Stitcher plays a key role in ensuring costumes are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule to support the artistic goals of each production.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with costume construction as directed by Draper/Cutter & First Hand
- Assist with fabric cutting as needed
- Help complete fitting and rehearsal notes by deadlines
- Additional tasks as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager based on the needs of the Costume Shop
Skills and Qualifications:
- Advanced sewing skills
- Familiar with domestic machines; industrial a plus
- Demonstrate ability to use commercial patterns; able to draft patterns a plus
- Takes direction well, able to delegate
- Experience with costume construction and theater culture a plus
Compensation Guidelines:
Position Type: Full-Time
Hours to work: 40 per week, can vary based on production needs
Nature of Compensation: Hourly