Costume Technician (Wardrobe/Stitcher)

Company Description:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for five consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, EMT and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference.  Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?
The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything

Job Description:

The Costume Technician actively participates in the Costuming team and is responsible for the maintenance, alteration and/or construction of all assigned costumes as well as textile and fabric soft goods for dance and/or theatre projects as directed by the Costume Shop Manager or Costume Designer. The Costume Technician reports to the Costume Shop Manager.

Temporary position: March 1 - May 1, 2023, hourly. 12 hours per week, $16.56 per hour

• Actively participates in a team consisting of Costume Designer-in-residence, Costume Shop Manager, contracted costume designers, student interns and short-term over hires.
• Works with the Costume Shop Manager to maintain, construct and/or alter all assigned costumes.
• Assists with the instruction and advising of student workers.
• Communicates with other team members concerning problems and workable solutions.
• Grades commercial patterns to specific measurements and sews technically challenging projects.
• Maintains the technical specifications and the integrity of the costume design.
• Operates a variety of sewing machines, including (but not limited to) single needle industrial; industrial zigzag, overlock, merrow or serger, domestic straight and zigzag machines to create assigned costume elements.
• Uses hand sewing techniques and tools to finish garments.
• Manages time effectively on each project.
• Comfortable with stretch fabrics, beading and sequins.
• Maintains a tidy workspace.
• Able to work with others and exercise good judgment.
• Able to lift 20 Lbs and work around chemicals.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and the School of the Arts by performing any additional duties and responsibilities assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of sewing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fabric types and uses.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to speak to coworkers, guest artists, managers and students with kindness and clarity.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.
• Working knowledge of specialty needlework techniques.
• Strong sewing skills including machine sewing, hand sewing, ironing for costume construction, and alterations.
• Understanding of pattern alteration.
• Knowledge of alteration methods for purchased garments.
• Knowledge of garment fitting.
• Skill in a variety of contemporary and historical hand sewing techniques.
• Skill in a variety of contemporary and historical machine sewing techniques.
• Ability to safely operate a steam iron.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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