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Overview

The Stitcher position at RWS Global involves constructing and altering costumes under the guidance of the Costume Shop Manager. RWS Global is a leader in live entertainment and sports, creating customized experiences for a wide range of clients.

Responsibilities

  • Construct and/or alter all assigned costumes according to the Costume Shop Manager’s specifications.
  • Actively participate in a team consisting of supervisor and other stitchers.
  • Understand the period, style, and techniques necessary to complete the costume within the costume designer’s guidelines.
  • Maintain the integrity of the costume design.
  • Use domestic and serger sewing machines comfortably.
  • Work with stretch fabrics, beading, and sequins.
  • Travel opportunities available.
  • Demonstrate advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing.
  • Show proficiency in hand sewing techniques.
  • Have knowledge and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring and alterations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques.
  • Understand period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes.
  • Collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects.
  • Listen, take instruction, and participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations.
  • Exhibit excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors.
  • Work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
  • Lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders.
  • Perform zipper insertion, basic alterations, proficient hand sewing technique, and basic quick rigging with minimal supervision.

Requirements

  • A BFA/BA degree in the Theatre/Entertainment fields or equivalent professional experience.
  • 1-3 years of experience in the entertainment industry (costume design, assistant costume designer, etc.).
  • Motivation, dedication, passion, integrity, collaboration, and self-direction.
  • Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in hand sewing techniques.
  • Knowledge of and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring and alterations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques.
  • Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects.
  • Ability to listen, take instruction, and participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors.
  • Ability to work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders.
  • Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred.
  • Extremely detail-oriented and responsible.
  • A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel-related roles.
  • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of exemption) will be required.

Additional Information

  • Seasonal position.
  • Place of Work: NYC HQ – 34-01 38th Ave #302 Long Island City, NY 11101.
  • Reports To: Costume Shop Manager.
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Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 44% below the $45/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY, where the middle half runs $38–$84/hr across 15 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

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