Sight & Sound

Stitchers will function as an integral part of the films wardrobe team and will apply their hands-on expertise to build historical costumes for film projects.. Assist the First Hand with cutting, stitching, and alterations of assigned costume elements for Sight & Sound Films productions.. Sew assigned costume pieces by hand or machine and complete hand and finish work as assigned.. Work with the team in preparation for shoot days and help organize on set wardrobe needs as assigned by Wardrobe Coordinator.. Experience with domestic and industrial sewing machines and sergers.

stitcher

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do.We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day. Stitchers will function as an integral part of the films wardrobe team and will apply their hands-on expertise to build historical costumes for film projects. They will bring specific job experience in the specialized areas of millinery work, painting/Dying, distressing and textile manipulation and crafts work. Stitchers may have the opportunity to bring their specialized skills to the production through millinery, textile manipulation and craft work. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Assist the First Hand with cutting, stitching, and alterations of assigned costume elements for Sight & Sound Films productions.</li><li>Sew assigned costume pieces by hand or machine and complete hand and finish work as assigned.</li><li>Assist pulling, inventorying, maintenance, and transportation of costumes; as well as the maintenance and laundry of raw materials and costumes.</li><li>Support team with rental costume needs as assigned.</li><li>Work with the team in preparation for shoot days and help organize on set wardrobe needs as assigned by Wardrobe Coordinator.</li><li>Help to complete documentation within database and organizational tasks for garment inventory as needed.</li></ul> Prerequisites: <ul><li>Strong experience in building historical costumes, fashion garments or theater costumes, with high attention to detail.</li><li>Experience with domestic and industrial sewing machines and sergers.</li><li>Knowledgeable in a variety of hand and machine sewing techniques.</li><li>Interest and experience in costume crafts including dying, distressing, and millinery</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of coworkers at different levels of skill and knowledge</li><li>Able to understand and follow written and verbal directions.</li><li>Able to work long hours during heavy build and tech periods, with periodic required availability nights, weekends, and the occasional holiday.</li></ul>

START NEW SEARCH