Stitcher - New York, United States - RWS Global

RWS Global

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Built upon more than 120 years of combined expertise from its subsidiaries, RWS Global launched in 2023 as an industry-leading team of four powerhouse companies—RWS, ted, JRA and ARC.

Together, they form the world's largest producer of live experiences.

Headquartered in New York City, London and Cincinnati, RWS Global provides ideation, design, technical, casting and operation services to create extraordinary entertainment, live events, exhibits, destinations, décor and brand attractions.

On land, at sea and everywhere in between, RWS Global produces over one million live moments every day.

RWS Global employs a diverse team of world-class designers, creators, producers and more, including the casting and recruitment of over 8,000 performers and technicians annually.

Reporting directly to the Costume Shop Manager

Role & Responsibilities

Construct and/or alter all assigned costumes according to the supervisor's specifications.
Actively participate in a team consisting of supervisor and other stitchers.
Understanding of the period, style, and techniques necessary to complete the costume within the costume designer's guidelines.
Maintain the integrity of the costume design.
Comfortable using industrial, domestic, and serger sewing machines.
Comfortable with stretch fabrics, beading and sequins.
Travel opportunities available.
Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms
Demonstrated proficiency in hand sewing techniques
Knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations
Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques
Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes
Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects
Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors
Ability to work well under tight deadlines, in a fast paced and high pressure environment
Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders
Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred
Extremely detailoriented and responsible

The stitcher must be able to perform the following tasks with mínimal supervision:

Zipper insertion
Basic tailoring skills
Hemming
Garment alterations
Hand sewing
Quick rigging of costumes

Please Note:

While this is an accurate and comprehensive description of the role, the above Roles & Responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require additional tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

A BFA/BA degree in the Theatre/ Entertainment fields or equivalent professional experience
13 years of experience in the entertainment industry (costume design, assistant costume designer, etc)
Motivation, dedication, passion, integrity, collaboration, and selfdirection
Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms

Demonstrated proficiency in hand sewing techniques

Knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations

Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques

Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes

Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects

Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations

Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors
Ability to work well under tight deadlines, in a fast paced and high pressure environment
Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders
Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred
Extremely detailoriented and responsible

**_ A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel-related roles._

Estimated Start Date:

ASAP

Status:
Resident, in office

Salary:

Hourly, starting at $22/hr based on experience**:

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE:

**Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee's individual background, life experiences, knowledge