Cruise-Ship Theatrical Costume Stitcher

About This Role

This role involves professional-level alterations and tailoring of theatrical costumes for cruise ship productions. The Stitcher will work in a team environment, operating various industrial sewing machines and assisting with performer fittings during installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level alterations and tailoring of theatrical costumes
• Alter theatrical costumes to the specifics requested by the Wardrobe Supervisor in a timely fashion
• Operate commercial and industrial equipment including single needle industrial sewing machine, industrial serger, double needle cover stitch machine, industrial ruffler, patch machine, industrial steamers and irons
• Construct and alter theatrical costumes using NCLH seam allowance guidelines and techniques
• Work on several projects and productions simultaneously
• Perform crafts and millinery building and repair if needed
• Run dressing tracks
• Assist Shoreside Team and Wardrobe Supervisor during install on fitting of performers
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years costume shop experience in theatrical costume building and alteration, ship experience fitting and altering costumes or experience working on tour or in summer stock companies
• Expertise in theatrical alteration, hand and machine sewing
• Knowledge of construction techniques and use of materials, interlinings, and interfacings in manufacturing of garments
• Knowledge of cruise ship entertainment operations
• Knowledge of theatrical wardrobe practices and principles
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts, including remote team onboard ships
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to take instruction in a professional and positive manner
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional work ethic
• Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Bachelor's Degree in Theatrical Costuming

Important Details

• Schedule: up to 12 hours per day, with one day off per week

About the Company

Creative Studios is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.