Freelance Junior Draper

Job Details Job Location: Houston Grand Opera - Houston, TX 77002 Job Highlights To work with the Houston Grand Opera Costume Shop Department to create patterns according to all costume production needs and assist with all facets of the costume construction process. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Costume Shop Supervisor, Head of Costumes, and Designers to create patterns accurately for all builds. Work closely with the Costume Shop Supervisor to assist with all aspects that are involved with building and prepping alterations of costumes. Take accurate measurements of all performers. Evaluate/ measure rental costumes and determine course of action. Work closely with Costume Shop Supervisor to calculate all materials needed for builds/ alterations and for stock. Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor and Head of Costumes on department projects from time to time as needed. Other Duties Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor and Head of Costumes on department projects from time to time as needed and assigned. Qualifications At least 5 years of professional patterning/draping / tailoring experience in a costume shop or fashion industry. At least 5 years of professional cutting and sewing experience in a costume shop or fashion industry. Ability to accurately create patterns according to specifications at a moderate pace (from sketch, research, or samples). Able to sew and operate industrial sewing machines at a moderate pace. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift 30 lbs. to waist level. Ability to hang costumes on 6'6" clothes racks. A degree in Costume Technology/Production or related field a plus. At times schedule may fluctuate depending on fittings/rehearsal schedule and overtime may be required and mandatory. Special Job Characteristics Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain several projects at once and sustain productivity under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff, management, vendors and artists. Ability to meet deadlines. Attention to detail. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those we consider important for an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job: extended periods of sitting and performing tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse, with strong visual and auditory focus, occasional lifting (not exceeding 20 pounds), reaching for items, effective communication skills, and fine motor abilities, being mobile within the office for activities like attending performances, events, and meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Equal Opportunity Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages. #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Grand Opera Association Inc