First Hand

Full time, seasonal / $640-$680 weekly / Syracuse Stage / Syracuse, NY

Position Title: First Hand
Department: Production Department, Costume Shop
Reports To: Costume Shop Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Salary/Wage: $640-$680 per week, depending on experience Benefits eligible: Yes
Targeted Start Date: August 12, 2024

General Job Description:

Assist the Cutter/Draper in cutting, patterning, and altering assigned costumes to be built by the shop for Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Drama Department productions.

The description of the position in this document is representative and not exhaustive. Regular collaboration between shops in the production department and the wider organization is expected. Duties and responsibilities may shift with organizational needs.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Prepare fabric as needed.
2. Oversee Stitchers and student crews.
3. Assist Cutter during fittings as needed.
4. Cutting/draping as assigned.
5. Oversee alterations as assigned.
6. Assist in all aspects of costume construction as assigned by Costumer or Shop Foreman.
7. Assist in maintenance of workspace.
8. Participate in additional duties as assigned.