Cutter/Draper - Northern Stage

Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Cutter/Draper for its 2022-2023 season. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. The

Cutter/Draper will work closely with the Costume Shop Supervisor and other members of the production staff to execute all necessary costume-related activity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Assist Costume Shop Supervisor in executing all costume designs.

● Interpret costume renderings, determine necessary yardage of fabric and trims,

fabricate patterns, and cut fabric based on patterns.

● Help to supervise work of staff, apprentices, and volunteers, promoting a safe and

healthy work environment.

● Assist in fittings, and execute alterations on costumes as needed.

● Assist with pulling and restocking, and with the purchase and maintenance of costume

shop materials, supplies, and equipment.

● Act as a member of a wardrobe crew as required.

● Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.

● Support other production departments as needed.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree or 3 years professional experience in theatrical costume construction.

● Competent working knowledge of garment construction, alteration, and repair, fitting costumes, and finish work.

● Strong stitching and construction skills.

● Experience with patterning and draping, as well as dyeing and distressing.

● Experience in wig maintenance.

● High degree of interpersonal and communication skills.

● Valid driver's license.

Job Type Full time, with some nights and weekends required

Contract Dates: 5/9/22 - 5/28/23 with possibility for renewal

Compensation: $15/h + overtime paid at time and a half

Benefits: Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and PTO. Subsidized housing available for rent through Northern Stage.

How to apply: Submit the following materials via Submittable:

https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/215789/production-staff-employment-applications

● Cover letter

● Resume

● Three (3) professional references

● Portfolio or samples of previous work

We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to

inclusion, diversity, equity and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks

who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class,

Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn

more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org.
Salary: $15/hr (OT eligible)