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Position Summary:

• Builds costumes according to design, evaluating designs to determine best practices, and executes projects in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining work areas, supplies, and equipment, and upholds safe operations and procedures in the shop.
• Oversees student workers, assigns projects during work calls, and advises students on construction techniques as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent plus two years of experience in draping, creating patterns, and stitching or an equivalent combination of background/course work in costume and theater arts.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Industrial and domestic sewing machines; industrial and domestic surger and overlock; industrial and domestic dye vat and craft tools; industrial and domestic steam and hi-boil irons.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Working in fast paced environment and interacting with other team members and students.
• Must be able to carry and lift up to 30 lbs.

Posting Number: 26ST1288

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