Miral

Tailor

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–20k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Design & Creative
Work mode
On site

About the role

ROLE SCOPE Repairs & Alterations & Support for the Daily Operation Altering and repairing existing costumes for show productions, as well as costumes and craft piece fabrication As needed, help with daily laundry including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming all costume pieces Assists in checking in and out of costumes on daily basis as needed Assists in dressing performers in backstage or Green Rooms as a dresser, where needed Help Senior Tailors with their tailoring tasks Performs any Costume Attendant duties as required Building New Costumes & Overlays In-House Building the new costumes, overlays as per the design from start to finish, following the guideline of the Senior Tailors, Master Tailor and Costuming Management. Building costumes include all steps from the start to finish including but not limited to pattern making as per design, cutting, stitching, fitting the costume on the performers, making alterations/changes as per requirement and making sure the newly built costume pieces are show-ready. Supporting the Costume Tech division by helping with the stitching part of their props/costume-props. Inventory Tracking Keeping track of supplies and sharing the needs with the senior tailors/management in timely manner, to make sure you never run out of necessary supplies Keeping the stock of fabrics, trims, accessories stored in an organized way to be able to track the inventory easily Other Duties Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers Shares information and best practices from their expertise with other colleagues Attends Costuming department meetings where requested Helps to create a fun and safe working environment Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner when needed Other duties as requested by leadership QUALIFICATIONS Essential Higher secondary or equivalent education Minimum of 3 years sewing background Sewing and tailoring skills - both hand and machine sewing Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking Able to operate both industrial and home sewing machines Able to operate serger machines Attention to details and highly organized Knowledge of written and spoken English Previous experience working with performers Desirable Associate degree or higher in theatre 5 years sewing background 2 years with theme park, theatre productions and/or cruise ship experience Costume repair and manufacturing background Knowledge of theatrical show supplies Specialization in costume technology Theme Park experience

Requirements

Essential Higher secondary or equivalent education Minimum of 3 years sewing background Sewing and tailoring skills - both hand and machine sewing Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking Able to operate both industrial and home sewing machines Able to operate serger machines Attention to details and highly organized Knowledge of written and spoken English Previous experience working with performers Desirable Associate degree or higher in theatre 5 years sewing background 2 years with theme park, theatre productions and/or cruise ship experience Costume repair and manufacturing background Knowledge of theatrical show supplies Specialization in costume technology Theme Park experience

Responsibilities

Repairs & Alterations & Support for the Daily Operation Altering and repairing existing costumes for show productions, as well as costumes and craft piece fabrication As needed, help with daily laundry including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming all costume pieces Assists in checking in and out of costumes on daily basis as needed Assists in dressing performers in backstage or Green Rooms as a dresser, where needed Help Senior Tailors with their tailoring tasks Performs any Costume Attendant duties as required Building New Costumes & Overlays In-House Building the new costumes, overlays as per the design from start to finish, following the guideline of the Senior Tailors, Master Tailor and Costuming Management. Building costumes include all steps from the start to finish including but not limited to pattern making as per design, cutting, stitching, fitting the costume on the performers, making alterations/changes as per requirement and making sure the newly built costume pieces are show-ready. Supporting the Costume Tech division by helping with the stitching part of their props/costume-props. Inventory Tracking Keeping track of supplies and sharing the needs with the senior tailors/management in timely manner, to make sure you never run out of necessary supplies Keeping the stock of fabrics, trims, accessories stored in an organized way to be able to track the inventory easily Other Duties Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers Shares information and best practices from their expertise with other colleagues Attends Costuming department meetings where requested Helps to create a fun and safe working environment Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner when needed Other duties as requested by leadership

Skills

  • pattern making
  • cutting
  • stitching
  • sewing (industrial and home machines)
  • serger operation
  • costume repair
  • fabric and trim inventory management
  • dress performers
  • hand sewing
  • machine sewing
  • fashion costume construction
  • show production support
  • theatrical sewing
  • costume prop stitching

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