Tailor / Draper

Essential Functions

• Is responsible for the professional standards of conduct, appearance and workmanship of personnel in their respective jobs.
• Responsible for translating the designer’s ideas, concepts and sketches into costumes and garments that will be appropriately fitting and wearable.
• Responsible for creating and supervising construction of costumes or garments until completion. Responsible for keeping the work within the time scheduled and meeting all deadlines.
• Responsible for preparation of mock-ups of any design for the consideration and approval of the designers or Director of Costumes.
• Directly responsible for preparing and delegating the work performed by the First Hands, Cutters, Operators and Finishers.
• Responsible for establishing the proper methods of construction for new and repair of existing garments. Prepares the work for the workroom, including new costumes, refurbishment, and alterations.
• Coordinates development of Best Practices manual as directed by the Director of Costumes.
• Seeks to continually improve operational efficiency.
• Accepts all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements

Education, Skills & Experience Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and skills as a Tailor and Draper and have several years experience in a high-volume costume shop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and follow written instructions.
• Must have knowledge of period clothing and period costume making and a basic understanding of theatrical terms and directions.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to run the machinery in the Costume Department such as industrial sewing machines and serger.
• Must have an artistic eye to recognize the value of the materials produced in the Costume Department which must meet the approval of Costume Shop Manager and/or Director of Costumes.
• The ability to provide logical solutions to problems and to interpret a variety of requests in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be available to drive and to travel to out of town locations with little notice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds are a plus.