Tailor job description

The artisan who creates menswear costumes for a specific production as designed by the Costume Designer.

Responsibilities

 * Uses the sketch provided by the Costume Designer to create the costume.
 * Fabricates patterns for specific actors through the use of tailor "blocks" or flat patternmaking.
 * Manufactures menswear costumes including, but not limited to: coats, vest, pants and shirts.
 * Cuts fabrics and appropriate linings and interfacing.
 * Creates shape into coats or jackets by means of interfacing manipulation.
 * Fits costume onto actor.
 * Facilitiates alterations of patterns or garment as necessary.
 * Supervises assistants and finishers as necessary.
 * Maintains the integrity of the Costume Design through his/her interpretation of the sketch.
 * Performs other duties as assigned by Costume Director.

Qualifications

 * Demonstrated experience in the manufacture of both period and modern menswear.
 * Excellent tailoring skills, including both hand and machine techniques.
 * Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes.
 * Basic crew management skills including, but not limited to: time management, work flow, and interpersonal communication.
 * Good organizational skills.