MCT
Costume Designer & Technician
MCT, Missoula, Montana, us, 59812
Missoula Children's Theatre and Missoula Community Theatre is hiring a Full-Time Costume Designer & Technician to join our team.
Schedule Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm
Benefits Package
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offSick leaveHoliday payEmployee assistance programEmployee discountsEssential Functions of the Position
Provide renderings or collages and detailed descriptions to costume shop for all costume pieces within a design.Pull costumes from stock as needed.Purchase pieces or provide costume shop with purchase information for pieces that will be purchased.Pull or purchase fabrics for pieces that must be constructed.Design costumes as agreed.Adhere to deadlines and budgets as set and communicated by Production Manager.Attend measurements, production meetings, dress rehearsals and after rehearsal notes sessions for all shows that you design.Construct, pull and maintain costumes for all programs at MCT.Take measurements for cast members.Laundry for all programs at MCTStrike after final performance; providing supervision when needed.Check in, inventory, fill out condition reports and repair tour costumes.New pattern development including draping and drafting.Alterations and notes on costume piecesMaintain cleanliness and order in all areas.Deliver/ pick up dry cleaning or arrange for delivery or pick up.Assist designer with fittings.Deconstruct and alter existing garments.Help instruct and supervise volunteers.Attend dress parade and/or dress rehearsal as assigned by Production ManagerPull and restock costumes.Machine Maintenance as assigned.Non-Essential Functions of the position
Run errands as needed.May be asked to help with costume rental.May be asked to help with hair and makeup.Process donations as needed.May be asked to act as Costume shop Volunteer coordinator.May be asked to act as costume stock coordinator.Minimum Qualifications
Costume design experienceMust be able to sew, by hand and by machine.Must be able to set in sleeves and put in zippers and have experience with buttonholes.Desired Qualifications
Problem solving skills.CreativitySelf-motivationAbility to work individually and with a team.Physical Requirements
The position will be required to sit at a desk for periods of time that could exceed 4 hours with intermittent breaks as needed,Must be able to lift 40 pounds.May be requested to lift up to 25 pounds overhead while using a step ladder.May be requested to drive a company vehicle.May be required to stand at a cutting table or ironing board for long periods of time.Must be able to climb up and down ladders.Equipment Used
Domestic & Industrial sewing machines.SteamerGrommetterIndustrial ironIndustrial overlock machine.Hot glue gunWasher & DryerComputerTelephoneCopierPrinterFax MachineLaddersPaper cutter
Schedule Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm
Benefits Package
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offSick leaveHoliday payEmployee assistance programEmployee discountsEssential Functions of the Position
Provide renderings or collages and detailed descriptions to costume shop for all costume pieces within a design.Pull costumes from stock as needed.Purchase pieces or provide costume shop with purchase information for pieces that will be purchased.Pull or purchase fabrics for pieces that must be constructed.Design costumes as agreed.Adhere to deadlines and budgets as set and communicated by Production Manager.Attend measurements, production meetings, dress rehearsals and after rehearsal notes sessions for all shows that you design.Construct, pull and maintain costumes for all programs at MCT.Take measurements for cast members.Laundry for all programs at MCTStrike after final performance; providing supervision when needed.Check in, inventory, fill out condition reports and repair tour costumes.New pattern development including draping and drafting.Alterations and notes on costume piecesMaintain cleanliness and order in all areas.Deliver/ pick up dry cleaning or arrange for delivery or pick up.Assist designer with fittings.Deconstruct and alter existing garments.Help instruct and supervise volunteers.Attend dress parade and/or dress rehearsal as assigned by Production ManagerPull and restock costumes.Machine Maintenance as assigned.Non-Essential Functions of the position
Run errands as needed.May be asked to help with costume rental.May be asked to help with hair and makeup.Process donations as needed.May be asked to act as Costume shop Volunteer coordinator.May be asked to act as costume stock coordinator.Minimum Qualifications
Costume design experienceMust be able to sew, by hand and by machine.Must be able to set in sleeves and put in zippers and have experience with buttonholes.Desired Qualifications
Problem solving skills.CreativitySelf-motivationAbility to work individually and with a team.Physical Requirements
The position will be required to sit at a desk for periods of time that could exceed 4 hours with intermittent breaks as needed,Must be able to lift 40 pounds.May be requested to lift up to 25 pounds overhead while using a step ladder.May be requested to drive a company vehicle.May be required to stand at a cutting table or ironing board for long periods of time.Must be able to climb up and down ladders.Equipment Used
Domestic & Industrial sewing machines.SteamerGrommetterIndustrial ironIndustrial overlock machine.Hot glue gunWasher & DryerComputerTelephoneCopierPrinterFax MachineLaddersPaper cutter