Pay Range: Targeted salary: $45,000 based on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:The Costume Cutter/Draper is responsible for the creation of costumes, interpretation of original design work and custom patterning based on the design, and all facets of the construction process for the costumes University Theatre productions. The Cutter/Draper supervises alterations, fittings, maintenance of pulled or rented clothing items. This position plans and directs the workflow for costume construction and alteration through the costume studio staff, student undergraduate assistants, and lab students. This position reports to the Costume Studio Supervisor.
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Required Education:- Bachelor's degree.
- 12 months of professional theatre experience in a costume shop.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months of related experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses:- Valid Driver's License required to travel to fabric shops and pick up materials for costumes and/or props
Department Preferences:- Bachelors degree in costume technology
- Experience in construction of dancewear
- Tailoring experience
- Worked or trained in a professional costume shop a minimum of 3 years
- 24 months of professional experience in theatrical costuming
- 24 months of professional experience as a cutter/draper
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy .
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