Stitcher
As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports.
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
Reporting directly to the Costume Shop Manager
Role & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Status: Resident, in office
Salary: Hourly, starting at $22/hr based on experience
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diverse Is Who We Are
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
Reporting directly to the Costume Shop Manager
Role & Responsibilities
- Construct and/or alter all assigned costumes according to the supervisor’s specifications.
- Actively participate in a team consisting of supervisor and other stitchers.
- Understanding of the period, style, and techniques necessary to complete the costume within the costume designer’s guidelines.
- Maintain the integrity of the costume design.
- Comfortable using industrial, domestic, and serger sewing machines.
- Comfortable with stretch fabrics, beading and sequins.
- Travel opportunities available.
- Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms
- Demonstrated proficiency in hand sewing techniques
- Knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations
- Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques
- Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes
- Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects
- Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines, in a fast paced and high pressure environment
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders
- Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred
- Extremely detail-oriented and responsible
- Zipper insertion
- Basic tailoring skills
- Hemming
- Garment alterations
- Hand sewing
- Quick rigging of costumes
Qualifications
- A BFA/BA degree in the Theatre/ Entertainment fields or equivalent professional experience
- 1-3 years of experience in the entertainment industry (costume design, assistant costume designer, etc)
- Motivation, dedication, passion, integrity, collaboration, and self-direction
- Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms.
- Demonstrated proficiency in hand sewing techniques.
- Knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations.
- Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques.
- Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes.
- Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects.
- Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines, in a fast paced and high pressure environment
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders
- Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred
- Extremely detail-oriented and responsible
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Status: Resident, in office
Salary: Hourly, starting at $22/hr based on experience
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diverse Is Who We Are
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.
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