NoraJune Designs is gearing up for a busy summer.  We are building Costumes for a show on Virgin Cruise Lines titled Another Rose.  This show is high fashion in an intimate interactive dinner show.  Positions will be contracted through the summer, and additional employment opportunities will be discussed during the contracted period.  Please reach out with any questions.  Thanks for your interest in working with NoraJune Designs.

Stitcher: $480.00-$600.00 weekly

Stitchers for NoraJune Designs are responsible for the construction and alteration of costumes and soft goods.  Pins alterations, create alterations tags for garments and does garment alterations.  Keeps shop clean and tidy re-stocks supplies as needed, dressing mannequins and creates displays for holidays, and sales.  Helps prepare costume rental packages.  Works at the theatre during load-ins and tech week preparing costumes for shows.

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Requirements:

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• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required, must be at least 18 years of age.

• Strong sewing skills on industrial and domestic sewing machines of all types.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 2+ years working in a costume shop

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds required.  Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, or kneel for long periods of time, and move around the shop on a continual basis required.

• Basic English and math skills are required.

• Previous experience sewing is a must, experience with industrial machines is preferred.  

• Must be able to follow directions and work unsupervised as well as in a team setting.

Responsibilities:

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 Stitchers are responsible for building and altering costumes under the supervision of the draper or firsthand and may take on additional duties as assigned. 

Assists with fittings and performs alterations as directed by costume shop manager, cutter-Draper or Costume Designer. 

Assisting with pulling costumes and organizing costumes for shows and events.

Cutter/Draper/Costumer: $720.00- $1,000.00 weekly

Cutter /Draper for NoraJune Designs is responsible for making the Costume Designer’s vision come to life.  Draping, pattern making, and overseeing the construction of costumes for each production and individual custom design.  Supervision of costume assistants and stitchers.  

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Minimum Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in Costume Design and Technology, Costume Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent work experience in Costuming.

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in costume production.

• Must have excellent knowledge of costume construction, draping, and pattern making.

• Project management and people skills are necessary.

• Proficiency in English both written and oral is key for detailed communication. 

• Excellent organizational skills, creative thinking, detail-oriented, self-management skills, and the ability to multitask, adapt, and work in a fast-paced continuously changing work environment are a must.

• Must be able to work under pressure and maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.

• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with a team and delegate responsibilities to team members and maintain an efficient work relationship with all employees and management. 

• Costume-fitting experience with a professional attitude and personal skills is a must.

• Must have garment alteration skills for pieces constructed as well as purchased.  

• Advanced knowledge of costume construction history and techniques including technical skills for pleating and multiple sleeve designs as well as tailoring skills.

• Ability to operate multiple types of sewing machines including sergers, walking foot, cover stitch, and other industrial and domestic machines.

• Millinery and craft construction experience. 

• Computer skills on iOS and Windows operating systems, Gsuite and O365 are necessary, and training after hiring is an option.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds required.  Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, or kneel for long periods of time, and move around the shop on a continual basis required.

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Responsibilities:

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• Create paper patte