Cutter/Draper - Costume Shop

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction of all costuming elements in consultation with the Costume Shop Manager
• Pattern, drape, and construct costumes based on renderings, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Supervise student workers in costume construction and the management of fabric and storage facilities
• Maintain safe operation and regular upkeep of all tools and machinery in the Helfaer Theatre costume shop
• Ensure an accident-free environment by enforcing safety rules and supervising student tool usage
• Oversee daily shop operations, including tool inventory check-in/out and end-of-session cleanup
• Assist with costume rentals for outside professional theatre companies, high schools, and colleges
• Perform alterations generated from fittings and dress rehearsals to ensure costume quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre with a Technical Theatre emphasis
• At least two years of practical theatre costume construction experience
• Proven supervisory skills
• Proficiency in sewing machine operation and basic sewing, patterning, and draping
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Visual acuity and the ability to lift/transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, frequent bending, or stooping

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced patterning and draping skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% university match
• Generous time off package
• Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement

About the Company

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution that prioritizes student success, access to education, and service. We aim to educate well-rounded servant leaders through a mission of searching for truth, discovering knowledge, and fostering personal and professional excellence.