Stitcher I (Part-Time)

Universal Orlando • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Costume Stitcher I is a costume artisan role responsible for assembling costumes and performing advanced alterations for venues, marquee events, and special events under the guidance of First Hands, Lead Fabricators, and other management. The position requires proficiency in hand sewing and sewing on domestic and industrial machines. Projects range from dance costumes and suiting to creature costumes and may use stretch fabrics, silks, synthetics, furs, fleeces, leather, vinyl, and engineered fabrics. Some work may involve contact with latex, silicone, wool, fur, and other allergens.

The role also supports costume fittings, extended costume crafting, project layout and cutting, and fabric preparation. The Stitcher I uses sewing, pressing, and finishing equipment and helps maintain clean, organized work areas while following Universal Orlando’s Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience and knowledge in professional costume or garment fabrication, with an understanding of live performance arts and costume usage.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency operating industrial and domestic sewing machines, including single-needle industrial, industrial zig-zag, overlock, merrow or serger, and domestic straight and zig-zag machines.
• Experience with industrial steam irons.
• Proficiency in hand sewing and machine sewing.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometry.
• Knowledge of materials, including fabrics, threads, and needles.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in theatrical costume technology, construction, or design, or a similar field such as fashion/apparel or technical theater/film.
• Graduate degree in a similar field.
• Experience or skills in hand sewing, machine sewing, ironing or pressing, and millinery.

Responsibilities

• Sew costumes from materials through completion, including closures and finishing; work independently on basic projects and under supervision on complex projects.
• Repair and alter costumes made from woven, non-woven, stretch, silk, and other specialty materials using standard and computerized industrial sewing, pressing, and finishing equipment.
• Assist with fittings for newly fabricated or purchased costumes for park use and special or marquee events, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist with costume crafting, including millinery, stoning, foam work, bead work, detailed hand stitching, dyeing, fabric painting or distressing, and some adhesive work.
• Assist with project layout and cutting under supervision, applying knowledge of fabric grain, nap, and fabric-saving techniques.
• Iron, wash, or otherwise prepare fabric for fabrication projects, using an intermediate understanding of textiles and fibers to select appropriate practices.
• Assist in keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed