"Tailor"

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD) at Saddleback College is seeking a skilled Tailor to support theatrical productions by creating, altering, and maintaining mens garments in the colleges costume shop. This temporary, part-time position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic educational theatre environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong tailoring skills, an understanding of historical menswear construction, and the ability to replicate period-specific clothing for stage productions. Saddleback College students are preferred and encouraged to apply.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Construct, alter, and maintain mens garments for theatrical productions.
• Use both hand and machine sewing techniques to meet design specifications.
• Employ traditional and modern tailoring techniques to replicate accurate period silhouettes.
• Draft, adapt, or modify patterns to reflect specific historical eras.
• Collaborate with the costume designer to ensure garments meet artistic and production standards.
• Participate in costume fittings with performers; make necessary alterations based on fit.
• Assist with dyeing and aging of fabrics to achieve desired visual effects.
• Support costume shop operations by maintaining tools, materials, and workspaces in an organized manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Tailoring techniques, including both hand-sewing and machine construction.
• Historical menswear construction and period-specific garment replication.
• Pattern drafting and modification methods.
• Fabric properties, dyeing, and aging processes.
• Theatre production timelines and costume design processes.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Accurately create and alter garments to fit performers and meet design intent.
• Analyze and adapt patterns for historical accuracy and fit.
• Operate sewing machines and utilize hand sewing tools with proficiency.
• Work collaboratively with designers, performers, and costume shop staff.
• Organize time effectively to meet production deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally during fittings and production meetings.
• Work independently while maintaining attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed in an indoor costume shop and theatre setting. Regularly requires the use of sewing equipment, cutting tools, irons, and dyeing materials. May involve standing for extended periods, bending, lifting materials up to 25 pounds, and fine motor work. Flexible scheduling may be required to accommodate production timelines and fitting sessions. Must be comfortable working in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.