First Hand/Draper

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• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information work experience and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed the software is intelligent but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the My Experience section you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor/Draper the First Hand/Draper is responsible for cutting and patterning building costumes and conducting fittings for our Theatre and Dance activities. A typical 14-week semester includes three mainstage productions three studio productions and class-based and student-led performance projects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drape and direct the construction and/or alteration of costumes used in Theatre and Dance activities.

• Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor and Assistant Shop Supervisor in garment construction and costume shop projects.

• Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor and Assistant Shop Supervisor in keeping costume projects on time of high quality and within the allocated budget.

• Pull costumes from stock as directed.

• Assist with the maintenance of paperwork and the costume show bible to support department ran productions.

• Work proactively and cooperatively with other technical teams to ensure the success of productions.

• Attend technical and dress rehearsals and performances as scheduled including evenings and weekends.

• Cultivate a positive and supportive learning environment for student designers and student technical workers.

• Provide progress updates as needed on production related projects/tasks.

• Ensure the costumes and equipment are properly prepared and secure.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum one year of professional experience in theatrical costuming.

• Knowledgeable in costume construction related disciplines including flat patterning draping cutting costume fitting procedures alteration techniques machine sewing (industrial and domestic) hand sewing costume construction materials such as fabrics interfacing closures and other notions and safe use and maintenance of costume shop machinery.

• Working knowledge of costume history and period garment construction.

• Valid drivers license.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

• Experience ability and commitment to creating a working environment that is supportive open and respectful.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with Costume Crafts dyeing/painting and millinery tools and methods.

• Experience in an educational production environment and student mentorship.

• General understanding of current best health and safety practice within the US Theatre Industry.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits including health insurance retirement plans and tuition assistance. For further details please visit:

Montclair State University considers factors such as but not limited to scope and responsibilities of the position candidates relevant work experience education skills and internal equity when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is withina CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

Department

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