Costume Shop Staff

Job Description

The Washington National Opera (WNO) Costume Department is hiring for multiple positions with varying contract lengths for the 2022-2023 season.

Stitcher

• Assist with the construction, fitting, alteration, and refurbishment of costumes for all WNO productions, galas, concerts, and events. Contribute to the efficient and professional execution of work performed in the Costume Workroom.

First Hand

• Assist with the pattern making, construction, fitting, alteration, and refurbishment of costumes for all WNO productions, galas, concerts, and events. Contribute to the efficient and professional execution of work performed in the Costume Workroom.

Draper

• Pattern, construct, fit, alter, and refurbish costumes for all WNO productions, galas, concerts, and events. Monitor the efficient and professional execution of work performed in the Costume Workroom.

Education/Experience

• Post-secondary education in or basic knowledge of costume design, costume history, patternmaking, stitching and tailoring techniques.
• Professional experience in construction and tailoring of men’s and women’s clothing.
• Professional experience in costume draping and pattern making (Draper)
• Experience with supervising employees, scheduling, and time management. (Draper and First Hand)

Visit https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=THEKENNC&cws=38&rid=1322 for more information and apply.