Costume Technician Level 3  

Overview: 

The Level 3 Costume Technician is an advanced-level role responsible for executing complex costume builds, character costume builds and alterations with a high degree of technical skill and efficiency. The Costume Technician 3 is expected to work independently and within a team on assigned projects, maintain high-quality standards, and ensure that all costume elements are completed accurately, on time, and in line with design specifications. This position requires mastery in a wide range of costume construction techniques, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills. 

Reporting Structure: 

The Costume Technician 3 will report directly to the Costume Studio Supervisor.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Construct costumes and character costumes using both industrial and domestic sewing machines to a Mastery Level of quality. 

• Advanced pattern modifications, high accuracy in cutting of fabrics and materials. 

• Achieve deadlines by working in both team and individual settings Independently 

• Work with and around chemicals such as contact cement, epoxies, super glue, and fabric dyes. 

• Proper documentation of all aspects of the build process. Ensuring all steps of the process are photographed and catalogued. 

• Adhere to company safety regulations, maintains a safe, healthy, and clean work /shop environment. 

• Complete tasks at a consistent high quality within timelines set by supervisor. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Ability to work under pressure to meet hard deadlines. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Costume Design, or a related field (or 4+ years of equivalent experience). 

• Proven experience in costume and character costume construction or a similar role in theatrical, theme park, cruise line or similar productions. 

• Mastery of complex sewing skills and construction techniques 

• Mastery of industrial and domestic sewing machines. 

• Master in hand sewing techniques. 

• Mastery of fittings and alterations  

• Understanding of tailoring of menswear 

• Advanced experience in dye work, color matching 

• Advanced experience working with furs and fleeces  

• Basic draping or pattern making, a plus  

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills. 

• Flexibility and adaptability based on production requirements. 

• High attention to detail and quality control 

• Effective in time management 

• High manual dexterity and hand eye coordination 

• Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal 

• Ability to travel for onsite installs 

Physical Requirements/Environment: 

• Moderate lifting or carrying 26 – 50 lbs. 

• Intermittently sitting, standing, and stooping. 

• Working at heights, ability to climb ladders and stairs 

• Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction. 

• Using equipment requiring high dexterity. 

Pay and Benefit Structure:  

• USD Hourly $22 to $24 per hour 

• Payroll will be bi-weekly in arrears.  

• All Full-time hourly Team Members are allotted 5 days of PTO per year, plus designated company holidays, paid. If a holiday falls on a production-related workday or weekend, then an alternate date will be selected. 

• Benefits offered to Full-time hourly team members include medical, dental, and vision. 

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to: WorkWithUs@fullstoppro.com