Overview
Costume Creator/Stitcher/Sewist/Seamstress/Tailor Jobs in Branchburg at Paper Moon Productions
You will be a great match for us if you have experience creating spandex competitive dance costumes.
Overview
We are seeking a skilled onsite costume creator to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for costume construction and excellent sewing skills. If you have worked in a theatre costume shop, this could be a great fit as it’s fairly similar, but with LOTS more sparkles! We work with spandex a lot, and are willing to work with you to teach you how to best handle it, but it is a big plus if you already have experience working with it. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Create costumes with provided patterns, fabrics, and supplies
- Perform alterations and repairs on various types of costumes
- Take precise measurements to ensure accurate fittings
- Operate sewing machines and other tools to complete tasks efficiently
- Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work
- Stay updated on current costume trends and techniques in costume construction
Skills
- Proficient in using a sewing machine and serger
- Experience with stretch fabrics
- Hand sewing, applique, and applying rhinestones
- Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques: design, pattern making, draping, etc
- Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
- Ability to sew various fabrics with precision
Additional Skills/Experience (not required but helpful)
- Experience in dance costumes
- LED electrical work, LED props
- Cosplay, ballroom, showgirl, burlesque, acrobatic, circus costumes
- Millinery: hat making, fascinators, headdresses
- Prop and/or set design
- Sketching
- Crafting
- Work with various mediums & tools: foam, paint, Cricut, 3d printer, dremel, soldering etc
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Costume Creator/Stitcher/Sewist/Seamstress/Tailor
Company: Paper Moon Productions
Location: Branchburg
