Seamstress

Sight & Sound • Paradise Township, PA

11d

About The Position

Sight & Sound is an organization of people with diverse talents coming together in Christ to tell His story through who they are and what they do. The organization describes its culture as grounded in love for God and others, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.

The Seamstress constructs costumes for new shows and remounts across Sight & Sound Theatre productions and conducts seasonal fittings and alterations for cast members. The role works with the production and costume shop teams to build costumes to a high standard while balancing efficiency, speed, and excellence within tight timelines. It also requires professional, timely interactions during intense fitting and alteration seasons and a servant-hearted, collaborative approach.

Requirements

• Proven experience in general garment construction.
• Experience as a stitcher in a theater setting, in bridalwear alterations, or in general garment construction, with the ability to adapt skills to Sight & Sound’s construction process.
• Good understanding of garment and costume construction mechanics.
• Keen eye for precision and detail in garment finishing.
• Ability to work with home and industrial sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment.
• Ability to meet the active physical demands of the position, including frequently being on one's feet, walking and standing regularly, sitting regularly, working indoors, using step stools, operating small machinery and power tools, and frequently lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating garments from spec sheets.
• Experience with high-volume garment manufacturing or large costume builds.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to construct costumes for Sight & Sound Theatre productions, balancing efficiency, speed, and quality within tight timelines.
• Maintain excellent garment construction standards using home and industrial sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment.
• Collaborate with the production team to determine efficient assembly processes for each costume's fit and function, supporting timeline goals and quality standards.
• Interact professionally and promptly with cast members, show run teams, and costume shop design and technical teams during fittings and alterations.
• Demonstrate teamwork and a servant-hearted mindset, showing grace under pressure and assuming the best of team members and costume shop customers.
• Conduct seasonal fittings and alterations for the cast.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed