Costume Shop Staff (Washington National Opera)

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
United States, D.C., Washington
2700 F Street Northwest (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2024
The Washington National Opera continuously accepts new applications for the Costume Department. Applicants will be contacted as new positions become available. About the Washington National Opera In 1956, the sound of opera rang out in DC, heralding the birth of a new company. Four decades and countless artistic leaps later, Washington National Opera continues to move boldly forward on the great adventure that began years ago in a university auditorium. Washington National Opera is now one of the nation's leading opera companies and plays to standing room audiences in the Kennedy Center. Why Join Us Staff offers for discount tickets We like to have fun! Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024 Job Description The Washington National Opera (WNO) Costume Department is hiring for multiple positions with varying contract lengths for the 2022-2023 season. Stitcher Assist with the construction, fitting, alteration, and refurbishment of costumes for all WNO productions, galas, concerts, and events. Contribute to the efficient and professional execution of work performed in the Costume Workroom. First Hand Assist with the pattern making, construction, fitting, alteration, and refurbishment of costumes for all WNO productions, galas, concerts, and events. Contribute to the efficient and professional execution of work performed in the Costume Workroom. Draper Pattern, construct, fit, alter, and refurbish costumes for all WNO productions, galas, concerts, and events. Monitor the efficient and professional execution of work performed in the Costume Workroom. Education/Experience Post-secondary education in or basic knowledge of costume design, costume history, patternmaking, stitching and tailoring techniques. Professional experience in construction and tailoring of men's and women's clothing. Professional experience in costume draping and pattern making (Draper) Experience with supervising employees, scheduling, and time management. (Draper and First Hand)