Cutter/Draper - Costume Shop

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Posting Number 201104767 Position Title Cutter/Draper - Costume Shop State WI Employment Status Part Time Position Status Limited Term If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 05/22/2027 Position Type Staff Job Family Academic Program Management and Instructional Services # Hours Per Week 25 Position Overview

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The Costume Shop's Cutter/Draper assists in the day-to-day operations of the Theatre Arts costume shop and supervises all activities associated with the shop in consultation with the Costume Shop Manager. The Cutter/Draper supervises students in the costume shop and their proper and safe use of associated machinery. The Cutter/Draper produces patterns from costume renderings, sketches, and verbal instructions; supervises others and/or performs patterning, construction, assembling, and fitting of costumes for departmental productions; performs general maintenance and upkeep of shop machinery and equipment, helps to plan and organize the construction projects; makes alterations generated from fittings and dress rehearsals; and ensures that costumes maintain their appearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain safe operation of all tools in the Helfaer Theatre costume shop. Assist in regular maintenance and upkeep of shop machinery and tools. Ensures an accident-free learning and work environment by enforcing safety rules and supervising students when operating costume shop tools and equipment.

2. Manage construction of all costuming elements in consultation with the Theatre Arts Costume Shop Manager.

3. Pattern, drape, and construct costumes as needed in consultation with the Theatre Arts Costume Shop Manager.

4. Assist in the supervision of student workers in the construction of costume elements.

5. Assist in the supervision of student workers in the management of fabric and costume storage facilities.

6. Supervise the daily operation of the theatre costume shop including managing the inventory of tools through the proper check in procedures as well as end of session clean up procedures.

7. Ensure costume needs of theatre arts productions are met in a timely manner.

8. Assist with outside professional theatre companies, High Schools and Colleges with Costume Rentals. Keeping track of costume inventory being checked in and out. Assist with restocking as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A Bachelor's degree in Theatre with an emphasis in Technical Theatre
• At least two years practical work experience in the preparation and construction of theatre costumes
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to operate a sewing machine and perform basic sewing, patterning, draping and clothing construction
• Strong oral communications skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
• Visual acuity
• Ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis
• Requires prolonged standing, frequent bending or stooping.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Patterning and draping skills

Department Digital Media and Performing Arts Posting Date 06/03/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement

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• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume

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