Tailor

ROLE SCOPE

Repairs & Alterations & Support for the Daily Operation

• Altering and repairing existing costumes for show productions, as well as costumes and craft piece fabrication
• As needed, help with daily laundry including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming all costume pieces
• Assists in checking in and out of costumes on daily basis as needed
• Assists in dressing performers in backstage or Green Rooms as a dresser, where needed
• Help Senior Tailors with their tailoring tasks
• Performs any Costume Attendant duties as required

Building New Costumes & Overlays In-House

• Building the new costumes, overlays as per the design from start to finish, following the guideline of the Senior Tailors, Master Tailor and Costuming Management.
• Building costumes include all steps from the start to finish including but not limited to pattern making as per design, cutting, stitching, fitting the costume on the performers, making alterations/changes as per requirement and making sure the newly built costume pieces are show-ready.
• Supporting the Costume Tech division by helping with the stitching part of their props/costume-props.
   

Inventory Tracking

• Keeping track of supplies and sharing the needs with the senior tailors/management in timely manner, to make sure you never run out of necessary supplies
• Keeping the stock of fabrics, trims, accessories stored in an organized way to be able to track the inventory easily
   

Other Duties

• Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers 
• Shares information and best practices from their expertise with other colleagues 
• Attends Costuming department meetings where requested
• Helps to create a fun and safe working environment
• Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner when needed
• Other duties as requested by leadership
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Higher secondary or equivalent education
• Minimum of 3 years sewing background 
• Sewing and tailoring skills - both hand and machine sewing
• Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking
• Able to operate both industrial and home sewing machines
• Able to operate serger machines
• Attention to details and highly organized
• Knowledge of written and spoken English
• Previous experience working with performers

Desirable

• Associate degree or higher in theatre
• 5 years sewing background
• 2 years with theme park, theatre productions and/or cruise ship experience
• Costume repair and manufacturing background
• Knowledge of theatrical show supplies 
• Specialization in costume technology
• Theme Park experience